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MORNING SESSION JAEGER-LECOULTRE. A FINE, RARE AND EARLY CHROME-
AT 10.00 H PLATED ATMOS CLOCK
SIGNED BREVETS J. REUTTER, NO. 6316, REFERENCE RA2 ATMOS I
LOTS 1-132 “RÉGULATEUR” MODEL, CIRCA 1934
LeCoultre cal. 30A movement wound by changes in the air pressure,
silvered matte dial with applied Arabic numerals, moon-style hands,
rectangular case with glazed sides and top, mirrored bottom, hinged doors
to front and back, balance locking lever in the chrome base, set with a
metal plaque inscribed Brevets J.L. Reutter S.G.D.G., numbered 6316
330 mm. high & 210 mm. wide
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
With Jaeger-LeCoultre Extract from the Archives confrming production

of the present Atmos I “Régulateur” clock with almost perpetual winding
movement LeCoultre calibre 30A in circa 1934. Furthermore delivered with
Jaeger-LeCoultre Repair Guarantee Certifcate dated 9 April 2015, copy of
the relevant invoice and instructions. Restored in the workshops of Jaeger-
LeCoultre in 2015, the clock is in excellent overall condition.
In the late 1920s the young engineer Jean-Léon Reutter experimented with
a clock which would not need direct mechanical or electrical intervention
to keep it wound, a clock powered only by Perpetual Motion. For centuries,
many scientists including Leonardo Da Vinci had experimented with the
idea of Perpetual Motion - however, only Reutter eventually succeeded
in transforming it into an actual working clock. His vision of a Perpetual
Motion timepiece led him to produce a clock with a mechanism designed
to consume the smallest possible amount of power to keep it running. His
creation included a device powering the movement independently, using a
substance which would react to the most sensitive changes in temperature
and atmospheric conditions. The result was an ingenious new clock unlike
any other, past or present, a timepiece that would run independently and
continuously, so incredibly sensitive that it could be rewound by the slightest
fuctuations in the atmosphere or by the slightest changes in temperature,
hence the name: “Atmos Clock”. The frst models, such as the present, were
1 (reduced size)
called Reutter Atmos I. Reutter’s system was patented in 1928 and improved
•2 by Jaeger-LeCoultre. Since 1935, the company has been producing these
highly popular timepieces in diferent styles.
OMEGA. A RARE CHROME-PLATED AUTOMOBILE 8-DAY
KEYLESS LEVER CLOCK
SIGNED OMEGA, REF. MA 301, MOVEMENT NO. 6’576’385, CASE NO.
7’127’383, MANUFACTURED IN 1926
Cal. 59 8-D, nickel fnished movement, 7 jewels, lever escapement,
cut bimetallic compensation balance with two adjustments, Breguet
balance spring, satin brushed silvered dial, painted black Arabic
numerals, outer minute track, recessed subsidiary seconds, blued
steel Breguet hands, chrome-plated double case on hinges, screw
mounting for the dashboard, cuvette, dial and movement signed.
84.2 mm. diam.
CHF1,000-2,000 $1,000-2,000
With Omega Extract from the Archives confrming production of the present
watch on 12 August 1926 and its subsequent delivery to Corsica
Equipped with the very sturdy precision eight-day 59 8-D caliber movement,
this model of Omega automobile clock dates from around 1927. According
to the Omega Archives, the caliber 59 8-D twin-barrel 8-day movement with
keywinding from the back was launched in 1926. A total of 9000 pieces were
made in 1926 and 1927 only.
An almost identical clock is illustrated in: Omega, A Journey Through Time,

Marco Richon, 2007, p. 507 2
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OMEGA
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OMEGA. A FINE AND VERY ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL OMEGA. A LARGE, FINE AND VERY ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND TWO- STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MILITARY-STYLE
TONE DIAL DIAL
SIGNED OMEGA, REF. CK 615, MOVEMENT NO. 8’677’932, CASE NO. SIGNED OMEGA, REF. 2077-3, MOVEMENT NO. 10’389’404,
9’380’436, MANUFACTURED IN 1938 MANUFACTURED IN 1947
Cal. 23.4 S.C. mechanical movement, 15 jewels, silvered two- Cal. 33.3 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial, luminous
tone dial, applied Arabic numerals, outer railway minute divisions Arabic numerals, luminous hands, outer railway ffth of a second
combined with ffth of a second divisions, sweep centre seconds, combined with Arabic fve minutes divisions, two sunken engine-
circular case, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register,
large circular case, stepped bezel, screw back, two round chronograph
30.5 mm. diam.
buttons in the band, case, dial and movement signed
CHF2,000-4,000 $2,000-4,000
38.5 mm. diam.
CHF18,000-28,000 $18,000-28,000
watch on 30 August 1938 and and its subsequent delivery to Germany
The present timepiece is an intriguing and attractive example of pre-war
watch on 10 December 1947 and its subsequent delivery to Switzerland
design. Preserved in remarkable condition, it impresses the beholder with its
unusual lugs and charming two-tone dial. The present piece is an example of typical 1940s style, distinguished by clean
and rigorous dial design. It sports a 38.5 mm. case, highly oversized for the
This model is illustrated and described in “Omega. A Journey Through Time”
time, and perfectly in tune with today’s fashion. Such a large timepiece is
by Marco Richon, p. 126
a very rare occurrence for the time. Furthermore, it features an extremely
attractive and fully original military-style dial (with luminous Arabic numerals
and luminous lozenge hands), with a superb and intense ivory patina, adding
charm and character to this outstanding timepiece.
A similar model is illustrated and described in “Omega, a Journey through

Time” by Marco Richon, p. 534.
ALL LOTS HIGHLIGHTED WITH RED TITLES ARE OFFERED “WITHOUT RESERVE” 7
OMEGA
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VARIOUS PROPERTIES THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN THE PROPERTY OF A SWISS GENTLEMAN
•5 •+6 •7
OMEGA. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE OMEGA. A FINE, LARGE AND ATTRACTIVE OMEGA. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS
STAINLESS STEEL OPENFACE KEYLESS STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH STEEL OPENFACE KEYLESS LEVER
LEVER DRESS WATCH WITH TWO-TONE SECTOR DIAL DRESS WATCH WITH TWO-TONE
SILVERED DIAL SIGNED OMEGA, REF. CK 859, MOVEMENT SILVERED SECTOR DIAL AND ENGRAVED
SIGNED OMEGA, REF. CK 1021, MOVEMENT NO. 8’657’424, CASE NO. 9’332’652, CASE BACK
NO. 8’880’719, CASE NO. 9’669’785, MANUFACTURED IN 1938 SIGNED OMEGA, LÉPINE, REF. CK 1001,
MANUFACTURED IN 1939 MOVEMENT NO. 8’482’032, CASE NO.
Cal. 26.5 SOB T2 mechanical jewelled
Cal. 38.5L.T1 mechanical lever movement, movement, silvered brushed sector dial,
15 jewels, two-tone silvered dial, Arabic Arabic and baton numerals, minute Cal. 37.5 L gilt-fnished lever movement,
numerals on matte chapter ring, outer divisions, outer railway minute divisions 15 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance,
railway minute divisions, sunken engine- combined with ffths of a second and Arabic silvered two-tone sector dial, black disc and
turned subsidiary seconds dial, circular case, fve minutes divisions, sunken engine-turned Arabic numerals on polished chapter ring,
engine-turned Art Deco decorated snap on subsidiary seconds, large circular case, snap outer railway calibrated for fve minute
back, case, dial and movement signed on back, stainless steel Omega buckle, case, divisions, sunken engine-turned subsidiary
dial and movement signed seconds dial, circular case, snap on back with
47 mm. diam. monogram OCL, case, dial and movement
CHF2,000-4,000 $2,000-4,000 37.5 mm. diam. signed
CHF5,000-7,000 $5,000-7,000 45 mm. wide
With Omega Extract of the Archives confrming
production of the present watch on 24 April 1939 According to the Archives of Omega, the present CHF2,000-4,000 $2,000-4,000
and its subsequent delivery to Bulgaria. watch was delivered to Bulgaria in 1938.
With Omega Extract of the Archives confrming
The present watch is a perfect example of A typical wristwatch of the period featured a case the production of the present watch on 20 August
Omega’s Art Deco inspiration distinguished by diameter of around 30 millimetres. The present 1938 and its subsequent delivery to Sweden.
the geometric guilloché designed case back watch, being 37.5 millimetres, was incredibly
and its two-tone silvered dial. A similar watch is large for its time, and thus rendering it a very An enthralling example of 1930s design, the
described and illustrated in “Omega. A Journey contemporary look and feel despite its nearly present piece is defned by its stunning two-tone
Through time” by Marco Richon, p. 97. 80 years of age. It furthermore impresses with sector dial, a style typical of the period, and by
its very good, original overall condition, in the the angular rectangular bow, a very attractive art
charismatically aged silvered dial with the superb deco detail.
sector scheme (also called aviator dial), often found
on watches made for military or scientifc use.
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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
•+8 +9 •+10
VETTA. A FINE AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE ANGELUS. A LARGE, RARE AND HIGHLY JARDUR. A RARE, ATTRACTIVE AND
STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL UNUSUAL AVIATOR’S CHRONOGRAPH
WRISTWATCH WITH MULTI-SCALE TRIPLE CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
BLACK GLOSS DIAL WRISTWATCH WITH TWO-TONE BLACK SIGNED JARDUR, WATER RESISTANT,
SIGNED VETTA, ANTIMAGNETIC, CIRCA 1940 DIAL INCABLOC, ANTIMAGNETIC, BEZELMETER
SIGNED ANGELUS, CHRONODATO, CASE 960 MODEL, CASE NO. 49’460, CIRCA 1945
Cal. 22 mechanical movement, 17 jewels,
NO. 231’938, CIRCA 1950 Mechanical movement stamped IXK, 17
metal dust cap, black gloss dial, gilt Arabic
numerals, inner gilt spiral tachymetre scale Mechanical jeweled movement, two-tone jewels, black dial, luminous Arabic numerals,
graduated to 55 units per hour, inner copper black dial, Arabic numerals, central red luminous hands, central red chronographic
telemetre scale graduated to 9 km, gilt arrow tipped date hand, outer date ring on seconds hand, ffth of a second combined
pulsometre scale graduated to 200 beats per black track, ffth of a second combined with with Arabic fve minutes divisions, red
minute, outer gilt ffth of a second combined Arabic fve minutes divisions, two windows degreemetre scale, outer tachymetre scale
with Arabic fve minutes divisions, outer for day and month in Spanish, two sunken graduated to 750 units per hour, three
copper tachymetre scale graduated to 700 engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for
units per hour, two sunken engine-turned seconds and 45 minutes register, circular constant seconds and 30 minutes and 12
subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 case, sculpted lugs, snap on back, case, dial hours registers, circular case, bidirectional
minutes register, circular case, sloped bezel, and movement signed revolving bezel graduated for 12 hours,
screw back, two round chronograph buttons screw back, case, dial and movement signed
38 mm. diam.
in the band, dial and movement signed 37 mm. diam.
CHF10,000-20,000 $10,000-20,000
38 mm. diam. CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000
Established in 1891, watchmaking company
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000 Angelus is best renowned for its production from This piece is a remarkable and attractive example
the frst half of the 19th century. Since WWI, it of early aviator’s wristwatch. The luminous dial
The present timepiece fascinates the beholder
gained widespread recognition to the point of is preserved in amazing condition; its multi-
with its outstanding condition of case and dial:
being the manufacturer of the 8-days movements scale design is extremely pleasant to the eye
both of them preserved superbly - the case
of some 1930s military Panerai watches. The and betrays the elected destination of the piece:
most probably unpolished - and with no signs of
Chronodato, launched in 1943, is a wonderful not only it features inner numerals for military
intervention. The multi-scale black dial is a detail
example of this remarkable company. The time (13, 14, 15….), but also has a degreemetre
which is certain to fascinate connoisseurs of early
present specimen, ofered in extremely attractive scale, graduated from 0 to 180 degrees. This is
chronograph wristwatches, especially in such
condition, charms the most seasoned of the because at the time planes were usually “factory
pristine condition.
collectors with its highly appealing and unusual set” to turn at a rate of 3 degrees per second. By
two-tone black dial. activating the chronograph when the plane starts
banking, the pilot can have a real time indication
of the ongoing amplitude of the turn.
The following three lots, 11 – 13, are fne examples of Omega’s Constellation Electroquartz model, launched at the April 1970 Basel
Fair. It features the famed Beta 21 movement: the movement, developed by a consortium of 21 Swiss watch companies, represents
the frst commercially viable foray of Swiss watchmaking into non-mechanical wristwatches.
The Constellation model is prominently described and illustrated in “Omega – A Journey Through Time”, by Marco Richon, p. 374.
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OMEGA. A LARGE STAINLESS STEEL
RECTANGULAR-SHAPED WRISTWATCH
•+12 WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BLUE
11
OMEGA. A RARE AND LARGE 18K GOLD DIAL AND RED DATE
WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND SWEEP SIGNED OMEGA, CONSTELLATION,
•+11 CENTRE SECONDS ELECTROQUARTZ, F8192, REF. 196’005,
SIGNED CONSTELLATION, OMEGA, MOVEMENT NO. 31’738’481, CIRCA 1973
OMEGA. A LARGE STAINLESS STEEL AND
MEGAQUARTZ, F 2.4 MHZ, REF. 196 0013, NO. Cal. 1300 Beta-21 electroquartz movement,
GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH
0400, MOVEMENT NO. 34’912’031, CASE NO. brushed blue dial, baton numerals, sweep
WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE,
3’960’806, CIRCA 1974
BLACK DIAL AND BRACELET centre seconds, window for date in red,
SIGNED OMEGA, CONSTELLATION, Cal. 1510 electroquartz movement, 13 massive rectangular-shaped case, crown to
MARINE CHRONOMETER, MEGAQUARTZ, jewels, blue brushed dial, applied baton the left side, back secured by four screws,
F,4 MHZ, REF. ST 398.0832, MOVEMENT numerals, sweep centre seconds, window
NO. 37’059’063, CASE NOS.1’980’082 AND stainless steel Omega buckle, case, dial and
for white date on red disc, heavy rectangular movement signed
case, back engraved “0400” and secured
Cal. 1516 electroquartz movement, 13 by four screws, gilt stainless steel Omega 36 mm. wide & 44 mm. overall length
jewels, black dial, applied baton numerals, deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
sweep centre seconds, window for date, CHF1,000-2,000 $1,000-2,000
heavy rectangular stainless steel case, gold 32.5 mm. width, 49 mm. length.
According to the Archives of Omega the present
bezel secured by four screws, back secured CHF2,000-3,000 $2,000-3,000 watch was manufatured on 24 May 1973
by four screws, stainless steel Omega bracelet,
deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed According to the Archives of Omega the present
watch was manufactured on 3 May 1974
33 mm. wide; overall length approx. 180 mm.
CHF1,500-2,500 $1,500-2,500
According to the Archives of Omega, the present

watch was manufactured on 10 February 1977
and delivered to Germany.
OMEGA
14 15 15
•14 •+15
OMEGA. AN UNUSUAL STERLING SILVER OMEGA. A LOT OF ONE TWO COLOUR interpretation of time, was launched in 1986,
AND ONYZ LADY’S BRACELET WATCH GOLD AND ONE STAINLESS STEEL AND characterised by the case backs decorated with
WITH OVAL DIAL BLACK CERAMIC LIMITED EDITION “Concrete Art” motifs created by celebrated
SIGNED OMEGA, DE VILLE “JEUX D’ARGENT”, WRISTWATCHES artists such as Max Bill, Arnaldo Pomodoro,
REF. RS 711.8349, MOVEMENT 35’227’177, SIGNED OMEGA, ART COLLECTION, MAX Richard Paul Lohse, Paul Talman etc. The
CASE 8349, MANUFACTURED IN 1974 BILL 87, NO. 125/999 AND NO. 027/999, diferent models were made in limited edition of
MANUFACTURED IN 1987 999 examples each.
Cal. 625 circular copper-fnished jewelled
movement, white dial, Roman numerals, The first: quartz movement, white matte
The “Art Collection” and the diferent models are
oval case, snap on back, sterling silver and dial, circular 18K white gold case, 18K
described and illustrated in Omega - A Journey
alternating onyx bracelet, case, dial, movement gold blank bezel, back with multi-coloured
through Time by Marco Richon, pp. 762 - 764.
and bracelet signed inlay designed by Max Bill, secured by four
screws, the second: quartz movement, black
33 mm. width; overall length approx. 180 dial, window for date, circular stainless steel
mm. case, black ceramic bezel, back with multi-
CHF1,000-2,000 $1,000-2,000 coloured inlay designed by Max Bill, secured
by four screws, both: cases, dials and movements
With Omega Extract of the Archives confrming signed
the production of the present watch on 22 May
1974 and its delivery to Spain. 40 mm. diam. (2)
CHF2,000-3,000 $2,000-3,000
Omega’s “Art Collection”, the artistic
(detail of the case backs)
GIRARD-PERREGAUX
“Pour Ferrari”
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GIRARD-PERREGAUX. A FINE 18K GOLD LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH GIRARD-PERREGAUX. A FINE 18K
WRISTWATCH WITH BLACK DIAL, CERTIFICATE AND BOX, MADE FOR THE 20TH GOLD AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE FERRARI CLUB SWITZERLAND WRISTWATCH WITH DATE MADE FOR
SIGNED GIRARD-PERREGAUX, AUTOMATIC, FERRARI CLUB SUISSE, SÉRIE SPÉCIALE, 1975 FERRARI, WITH GARANTIE AND BOX
XXE ANNIVERSAIRE FERRARI CLUB SUISSE 1995, NO. XV/XX, MANUFACTURED IN 1995 SIGNED GIRARD-PERREGAUX, FERRARI, OJ
NO. 490, REF. 8020, MOVEMENT NO. , CIRCA
Cal. 2280-431 nickel-fnished lever movement, 45 jewels, black dial, luminous Arabic
1997
numerals, luminous hands, outer 1/5th seconds divisions, two subsidiary dials for 30 minutes
register and constant seconds, circular case, bezel calibrated for tachymetre scale, back secured Cal. GP 2280 automatic movement, 57
by seven screws, centred by the polychrome Ferrari emblem surmounted by the Italian and jewels, silvered dial, applied baton numerals,
Swiss fags, two round chronograph buttons in the band, 18K gold Girard-Perregaux deployant outer railway fve minute divisions, three
clasp, case, dial and movement signed sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials
for constant seconds, 30 minute and 12
38 mm. diam. hours registers, eccentric date aperture,
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000 circular case, round chronograph buttons
in the band, back secured by seven screws,
18K Girard Perregaux buckle, case, dial and
movement signed
With Girard-Perregaux XXe Anniversaire du Ferrari

38 mm. diam.
Club Suisse Certifcate stamped by the Ferrari CHF2,000-3,000 $2,000-3,000
Club Suisse, Silvaplana, original ftted presentation
box and outer packaging. With Girard-Perregaux International blank
Guarantie, sale tag, product literature, ftted
The present watch is number 15 of a special and presentation box with applied Ferrari logo and
limited edition of 20 examples made to celebrate the outer packaging.
20th anniversary of the Swiss Ferrari Club in 1995.
According to the Archives of Girard-Perregaux,
the present watch No. 490 was produced on 19
September 1997.
(detail of the case back)
BLANCPAIN
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20
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BLANCPAIN. A FINE 18K PINK GOLD BLANCPAIN. A FINE 18K GOLD SEMI- BLANCPAIN. A FINE 18K PINK GOLD
PERPETUAL CALENDAR SPLIT SECONDS SKELETONIZED FLYING TOURBILLON AUTOMATIC CALENDAR WRISTWATCH
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND EIGHT- WITH MOON PHASES, WARRANTY AND
MOON PHASES AND LEAP YEAR DAY POWER RESERVE BOX
INDICATION SIGNED BLANCPAIN, TOURBILLON, NO. 22, SIGNED BLANCPAIN, VILLERET QUANTIÈME
SIGNED BLANCPAIN, CIRCA 2000 MOVEMENT NO. 00139, CIRCA 1990 COMPLET MODEL, REF. 6263-3642-55B,
CASE NO. 514, CIRCA 2008
Cal. 5581 mechanical movement, 29 jewels, Cal. 23 mechanical movement, 19 jewels,
silvered white dial, applied Roman numerals, tourbillon carriage visible through glazed Cal. 6763 automatic movement, 30 jewels,
three sunken subsidiary dials indicating aperture at 12 o’clock, white dial, applied white matte dial, applied Arabic numerals,
date combined with 30 minute register, day Roman numerals, , subsidiary date dial, central date hand, date ring on sunken track,
combined with 12 hour register and month fan-shaped aperture for eight-day power two windows for day and month in English,
combined with leap year indicator, aperture reserve, circular water-resistant-type case, subsidiary dial for lunar calendar on sunken
for moon phases, circular case, stepped semi-glazed display snap-on back, 18K gold track combined with aperture for moon
bezel, split seconds chronograph mechanism Blancpain buckle, case, dial and movement phases, circular case, stepped bezel, glazed
operated through three round chronograph signed display snap on back, 18K gold Blancpain
buttons in the band, glazed display snap on deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
33 mm. diam.
back, 18K gold Blancpain deployant buckle, 38 mm. diam.
case and movement signed CHF18,000-28,000 $18,000-28,000
CHF4,000-6,000 $4,000-6,000
33 mm. diam.
With Blancpain International Warranty card
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000 stamped by Munster, Germany retailer Freisfeld
and dated 25 February 2008, Technical and
Service booklet with technical details of a service
made in February/March 2007, product literature,
and an associated Blancpain presentation box and
outer packaging
AUDEMARS PIGUET
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AUDEMARS PIGUET. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K PINK GOLD
DUAL TIME DUAL TIME AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH
POWER RESERVE INDICATION, DATE, CERTIFICAT AND BOX
SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, AUTOMATIC, REF. 26120OR,
MOVEMENT NO. 664’646, CASE NO. F89642, CIRCA 2008
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Cal. 2329/2846 automatic movement, 33 jewels, black textured dial,
luminous applied baton numerals, luminous hands, minute divisions,
sunken fan-shaped sector for power reserve indication, three sunken
subsidiary dials for date, second time zone and second time zone
night/day indication, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case,
~+21 octagonal bezel secured by eight screws, engraved case back secured
AUDEMARS PIGUET. A FINE 18K PINK GOLD OVAL AUTOMATIC by eight screws, screw down crown, 18K pink gold Audemars Piguet
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND DATE, deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
CERTIFICAT AND BOX
SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, MILLENARY, MOVEMENT NO. 752’206,
39 mm. wide
CASE NO. G36773, CIRCA 2009 CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
Cal. 3120 automatic movement, 40 jewels, silvered and black dial,
pink gold Roman and white Arabic numerals, sweep centre seconds, With Audemars Piguet Certifcat de Garantie & d’Authenticité dated
20.03.2008 and stamped by London retailer Watches of Switzerland,
window for date, oval case, glazed display back secured by six screws,
instruction booklet, ftted wooden presentation box and outer packaging
18k pink gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp, case, dial and movement
signed
45 mm. wide
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
With Audemars Piguet Certifcat de Garantie dated 11 November 2009,

product literature, sales tag, ftted black leather Millenary presentation box
and outer packaging.
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AUDEMARS PIGUET
“Royal Oak”
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THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTOR
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AUDEMARS PIGUET. AN 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND DATE
SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, AUTOMATIC, ROYAL OAK, NO. 476,
MOVEMENT NO. 392’331, CASE NO. D 14296, CIRCA 1993
Cal. 2125 automatic movement, 33 jewels, textured gilt dial, applied 24
luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds,

window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw
down octagonal bezel, screw down crown, back secured by eight
screws, 18K gold Audemars Piguet deployant clasp, case, dial and VARIOUS PROPERTIES
movement signed
+24
36 mm. wide
AUDEMARS PIGUET. A FINE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL
CHF10,000-20,000 $10,000-20,000 CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND
BRACELET
According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet, the present watch was sold in SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, ROYAL OAK, QUANTIÈME PERPÉTUEL
France in 1993. AUTOMATIQUE, NO. 391, REF. 25654BA, MOVEMENT NO. 286’211,
CASE NO. C 32’509, CIRCA 1987
The celebrated Royal Oak model was introduced into the market in 1972.
Cal. 2120/2800, automatic movement, 38 jewels, gilt matte dial,
Commissioned by Audemars Piguet with the development of a sport’s
applied gold baton numerals, four subsidiary dials for months, day,
watch never seen before, Gérald Genta designed a watch comprising a
date and moon phases combined with lunar calendar, large tonneau-
variety of new features. He conceived a system which, by compressing
bezel, rubber ring and case via the bezel’s eight screws, rendered it into a
shaped water-resistant-type case, octagonal bezel secured by eight
perfect waterproof design. The distinguished look of the Royal Oak, meant screws, back secured by eight screws, 18K gold Audemars Piguet
to resemble a diver ftted with a scaphander helmet on the shore of Lake bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
Geneva, has never been equalled.
39 mm. wide; overall length of bracelet approx. 175 mm.
From its introduction to the present day, the Royal Oak, epitome of a CHF20,000-30,000 $20,000-30,000
luxury sports wristwatch with its unique octagonal screwed porthole bezel,
continues to captivate watch collectors and afcionados with undiminished With spare bracelet link.
power. The celebrated model sired a dynasty of timepieces ranging from
basic time and date watches to the “Royal Oak Grande Complication” with According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet, the present watch was sold in
more than 600 parts and numerous functions. 1987 in the USA.
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AUDEMARS PIGUET
“Royal Oak Offshore”
LOTS 25 - 28
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTOR
~+25
AUDEMARS PIGUET. A LARGE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE
SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE, VOLCANO
MODEL, REF. 26170ST, MOVEMENT NO. 681’327, CASE NO. G 01251,
CIRCA 2007
Cal. 3126/3840 automatic movement, 59 jewels, black textured dial,
applied orange Arabic numerals, orange outer ring for tachymeter
scale, three engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30
minute and 12 hour registers, magnifed window for date, tonneau-
shaped water-resistant-type case, octagonal bezel secured by eight
screws, back secured by eight screws, screw down crown, two
chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Audemars Piguet
deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
42 mm. wide
CHF12,000-22,000 $12,000-22,000
With Audemars Piguet Certifcate de Garantie & d’Aithenticité stamped by

Marbella, Spain retailer Gomez & Molina and dated 12 July 2007.
25
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AUDEMARS PIGUET. A FINE AND LARGE STAINLESS STEEL
AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND
CERTIFICAT
SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE MODEL, REF.
26170ST, WATCH NO. 1676, MOVEMENT NO. 682’946, CASE NO.
G02459, MANUFACTURED IN 2007
Cal. 3126 automatic movement, 29 jewels, white textured dial,
applied Arabic and baton numerals, outer tachymetre scale graduated
to 500 units per hour on sloped track, magnifed window for date,
three blue sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds
and 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, large tonneau-shaped water-
resistant-type case, octagonal bezel secured by eight hexagonal
screws, engraved back secured by eight screws, screw down crown,
two round chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Audemars
Piguet deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
42.5 mm. wide
CHF12,000-22,000 $12,000-22,000
With Audemars Piguet undated Certifcat de Garantie & d’Authenticité

stamped by Marbella, Spain retailer Gomez and Molina. According to the
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Archives of Audemars Piguet the present watch was manurfactured in 2007
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AUDEMARS PIGUET
“Royal Oak Offshore”
29
27
~+27 +28
AUDEMARS PIGUET. A RARE, LARGE AND UNUSUAL STAINLESS AUDEMARS PIGUET. A FINE, RARE AND LARGE TITANIUM AND
STEEL LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH CERAMIC LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH
WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, CERTIFICAT AND BOX WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, CERTIFICATE AND BOX
SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE SHAQUILLE SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE RUBENS
O’NEAL MODEL, WATCH NO. 595/960, REF. 26133ST, MOVEMENT NO. BARRICHELLO II MODEL, REF. 26078IO, LIMITED EDITION NO.
685’234, CASE NO. G08124, CIRCA 2008 0856/1000, MOVEMENT NO. 644’655, CASE NO. F73251, CIRCA 2007
Cal. 3126/3840 automatic movement, 59 jewels, black textured Cal. 2326/2840 automatic movement, 50 jewels, black semi-
dial, applied Arabic numerals, luminous hands, outer raised sloped skeletonized dial, applied luminous dagger numerals, luminous
track for white ffth of a seconds divisions and red tachymetre hands, outer tachymetre scale graduated to 300 units per hour on
scale graduated to 500 units per hour, three sunken engine-turned white raised sloped track, three silvered engine-turned subsidiary dials
subsidiary dials for constant seconds, and 30 minutes and 12 hours for constant seconds and 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, magnifed
registers, magnifed window for date, large tonneau-shaped case, window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, black
bezel secured by eight hexagonal screws, engraved case back secured ceramic bezel secured by eight screws, back secured by eight screws
by eight screws, screw down crown, two rectangular chronograph and engraved “Royal Oak Offshore Limited Edition, Rubens
buttons in the band, stainless steel Audemars Piguet buckle, case, dial Barrichello” and with stylized RB monogram, screw down crown,
and movement signed two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, titanium Audemars
Piguet deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
48 mm. wide
42 mm. width
CHF20,000-30,000 $20,000-30,000
CHF35,000-55,000 $35,000-55,000
With Audemars Piguet Certifcat de Garantie & d’Authenticité stamped by
Alger, Algeria retailer Luxart Suisse SAR and dated 14 September 2008, With Audemars Piguet Warranty and Authentication Certifcate stamped by
ftted wooden presentation box in the shape of a basketball and outer Hong Kong retailer Carlson Watch Co. Ltd. and dated 21 July 2008, product
packaging. literature, ftted leather presentation box and outer packaging.
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BLANCPAIN
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BLANCPAIN. A FINE AND RARE
PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION PERPETUAL
CALENDAR AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
WITH MOON PHASES, WARRANTY AND
29 BOX 31
SIGNED BLANCPAIN, VILLERET MODEL,
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY REF. 6057-3442-55B, LIMITED EDITION NO.
102/201, CIRCA 2011
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Cal. 5653A automatic movement, 28 jewels,
BLANCPAIN. A FINE AND RARE PLATINUM white matte dial, applied Roman numerals, BLANCPAIN. A FINE ULTRA-FLAT
LIMITED EDITION WRISTWATCH WITH aperture for moon phases, three double- PLATINUM WRISTWATCH
SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, 8 DAYS SIGNED BLANCPAIN, REF. 0021-3425-55,
sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for VILLERET ULTRA FLACH PLATIN MODEL,
POWER RESERVE, WARRANTY AND BOX
SIGNED BLANCPAIN, 8 JOURS, REF. 4213-
month in English combined with leap year CASE NO. 699, CIRCA 2000
3442-N55, LIMITED EDITION NO. 1Ω60, indication, day in English and date, circular
Cal 21 mechanical movement, 18 jewels,
MOVEMENT NO. 0072, CIRCA 2006 case, stepped bezel, downturned lugs, four
white matte dial, applied Roman numerals,
Cal. 13RO mechanical movement, 30 calendar correctors under the lugs, snap on
circular ultra-flat case, engraved glazed
jewels, white matte dial, applied Roman back, platinum Blancpain deployant clasp,
display snap on back, platinum Blancpain
numerals on brushed track, sweep centre case, dial and movement signed
buckle, case, dial and movement signed
seconds, outer minute divisions, aperture 38 mm. diam.
for date, subsidiary dial for power reserve 34 mm. diam.
indication on raised chapter ring, window CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000
for date, circular case, stepped bezel,
With Blancpain International Warranty card
downturned lugs, snap on back, platinum With Blancpain instruction booklet.
stamped by Munster, Germany retailer Freisfeld
Blancpain deployant clasp, case, dial and and dated January 2012, calendar setting
movement signed tool, sale tag, calendar card for the year 2012,
product literature, leather-bound Technical and
42 mm. diam.
Service booklet, polishing cloth, ftted wooden
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000 presentation box and outer packaging.
With Blancpain blank International Warranty card, This model is the frst perpetual calendar
leather-bound Technical and Service booklet, wristwatch ever manufactured to present calendar
product literature, polishing cloth, ftted wooden correctors under the lugs. This design renders the
presentation box and outer packaging. calendar setting a much easier operations, and
eliminates the risk of scratching the band with the
Launched in 2006, the present watch is No. 11 of tool. The present watch is No. 102 of the limited
the limited edition of only 260 examples made. edition of only 201 examples made.
IWC
“Portuguese Tourbillon”
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
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IWC. A FINE, RARE AND LARGE 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH SEVEN
DAY POWER RESERVE, CERTIFICATE AND BOX
SIGNED IWC, SCHAFFHAUSEN, PORTUGUESE TOURBILLON MYSTÈRE MODEL, NO. 103/150, REF. 5042, MOVEMENT NO. 2’6899’958,
CASE NO. 3’186’524, CIRCA 2010
Cal. 50900 automatic movement, 44 jewels, one-minute tourbillon carriage visible through the slate grey dial , applied white gold
Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, fan-form 7-day power reserve, large circular case, glazed back secured by six screws, 18K white
gold IWC deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
44 mm. diam.
CHF32,000-52,000 $32,000-52,000
With IWC undated and blank Grande Complication Certifcate, undated International Guarantee Card, instruction manuals, original ftted wooden
presentation box and outer cardboard packaging.
The present Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère is number 103 of the limited edition of 150 examples. It furthermore appears to be in new old stock
condition.
The tourbillon – or, as it literally translates, the “whirlwind” – has long been considered the ultimate achievement in mechanical watchmaking.
Originally, this most exclusive of all watch complications was intended to ofset the gravitational error inevitable in an oscillating system with a
balance and spring by distributing the error evenly over a single plane. The solution: to put the balance, pallets and escape wheel in a tiny cage
that would then rotate around its own axis once every minute. The construction of this mechanism represents an enormous challenge, and results
in a fligree work of art consisting of 82 parts. In the Portugieser Tourbillon Mystère, the tourbillon at “12 o’clock” appears to come alive and is the
focal point of the entire dial.
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ROLEX THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT SWISS COLLECTOR
The following two lots are two exceptionally well preserved timepieces bearing the so-called
“Thunderbird” “Thunderbird” bezel. An iconic detail and a long standing favorite of Rolex collectors, it is
defned by its elaborate engraving alternating Arabic and baton numerals with milled sectors.
Its name derives from a period Rolex catalogue, where it appears on a piece which also bears
on its dial the logo of the US Air Force fying team, known as “The Thunderbirds”.
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ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC ROLEX. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE,
“THUNDERBIRD” BEZEL AND BLACK DIAL “THUNDERBIRD” BEZEL AND CHAMPAGNE DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DATEJUST, REF. 1625, CASE SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DATEJUST, REF. 6609, CASE
NO. 1’013’625, CIRCA 1965 NO. 432’689, CIRCA 1958
Cal. 1560 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black dial, applied Cal. 1065 automatic movement, 25 jewels, champagne brushed dial,
dagger numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre applied dagger and baton numerals, luminous accents, luminous
seconds, outer half minute divisions on sloped track, magnifed hands, sweep centre seconds, outer half minute divisions on sloped
window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, textured track, magnifed window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-
“Thunderbird” bidirectional revolving bezel calibrated for 60 units, type case, textured “Thunderbird” bidirectional revolving bezel
screw back, screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed calibrated for 60 units, screw back, screw down crown, gold plated
Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.
36 mm. diam.
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
CHF6,000-10,000 $6,000-10,000
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ROLEX. A RARE 18K GOLD AND
STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC BUBBLE
BACK WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP
CENTRE SECONDS, BLACK DIAL,
ORIGINAL GUARANTEE, BULLETIN DE
MARCHE AND ADDITIONAL DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL,
CHRONOMETER, REF. 3696, CASE NO.
278’876, CIRCA 1944
Cal. 9 3/4’’’ automatic movement, black
dial, luminous Arabic and baton numerals,
outer ffths of a second divisions combined
with Arabic fve seconds divisions, luminous
hands, sweep centre seconds, gold tonneau-
shaped water-resistant bubble back type case,
blank bezel, stainless steel screw back, screw
down crown, later plated Rolex buckle, case,
dial and movement signed
33 mm. diam.
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,0 00-12,000
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With Rolex Guarantee dated 27 July 1944,
Bulletin and Certifcate from the Bureaux
Officiels de Contrôle Officiel de la Marche des
Montres No. 58758 dated 7 Avril 1944, additional
Rolex luminous silvered dial, product literature,
additonal strap and box.
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ROLEX. AN 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS
AND DATE
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, REF. 4467, CASE NO. 518’500, MANUFACTURED IN 1946
Cal. 10 Ω automatic movement, 18 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied dagger numerals,
luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, outer ffth of a second divisions
combined with Arabic fve minutes divisions, window for date, tonneau-shaped water-
resistant-type case, screw back engraved “W. Schetelig”, screw down crown, gold plated Rolex
36 mm. diam.
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
In production on from 1945 to 1949, reference 4467 represents the beginning of one of the most
recognized names in modern horology: the Rolex Datejust. An exceedingly rare timepiece, the frst 100
examples were available only through a coupon found on the Genève newspaper “Tribune de Genève”.
It was only available in 18K gold with Jubilee bracelet, to emphasize its exclusivity, and it was the
frst watch entirely made by Rolex, including case and bracelet. Technical necessities dictated by the
presence of the rotor commanded quite a large case design for the time, which grants to the piece a
gratifying massiveness, measuring 14 mm. in height.
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ROLEX
“Oyster Perpetual”
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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT SWISS COLLECTOR
•~+37 38
ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC ROLEX. A FINE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL SUPER PRECISION SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, REF. 6084, CASE NO. 852698,
METROPOLITAN, REF. 5500, CASE NO. 286’182, CIRCA 1957 CIRCA 1951
Cal. 1530 mechanical movement, 25 jewels, matte silver dial, applied Cal. 9 3/4’’’ automatic jewelled movement, silvered matte dial,
faceted lozenge indexes, luminous accents, luminous alpha hands, applied dagger and Arabic numerals, luminous accents, luminous
outer minute divisions, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water- hands, sweep centre seconds, outer ffth of a second divisions,
resistant-type case, screw back stamped “II.57”, screw down crown, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down
stainless steel Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed Super Oyster crown, associated stainless steel bracelet, deployant
clasp, case, dial and movement signed
34 mm. diam.
34.5 mm. diam.; overall length approx. 195 mm.
CHF4,000-6,000 $4,000-6,000
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000
Rolex reference 5500 was launched in 1957 and could carry various
names on the dial ranging from Air King to Explorer to Metropolitan (the
present watch) and even Everest. Sometimes the names were replaced
and personalized for companies. They could, for example, read Coca Cola,
Domino’s Pizza (see lot 265) or Winn Dixie. The case of reference 5500 was
slightly smaller than that of later Explorer sister reference 1016.
ROLEX
Ref. 6234
“Stainless Steel”
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT ITALIAN COLLECTOR
+39
ROLEX. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER CHRONOGRAPH, ANTI-
MAGNETIC, REF. 6234, CASE NO. 425’601, CIRCA 1958
Cal. 72 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, silvered
white dial, applied dagger numerals, luminous accents,
luminous hands, ffth of a second combined with
Arabic fve minutes divisions, blue telemetre scale, outer
tachymetre scale graduated for 1 mile, three sunken
engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and
twelve hours and thirty minutes registers, tonneau-
shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, two round
chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Rolex
Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp stamped “4.67”, case, dial
and movement signed
36 mm. diam.; overall length approx. 180 mm.
CHF20,000-40,000 $20,000-40,000
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THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
ROLEX •+40
“Submariner” ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET, BLACK
LACQUER EXCLAMATION DIAL, POINTED CROWN GUARDS AND
ANCHOR
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 200M=660FT, SUBMARINER, REF.
5513, CASE NO. 765’043, CIRCA 1962
Cal. 1530 automatic movement. 26 jewels, black lacquer “exclamation”
dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous mercedes
hands, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case
with pointed crown guards, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units,
screw back engraved E.H. Bloch, inside stamped 1.62, screw down crown,
stainless steel riveted expandable Rolex Oyster bracelet, clasp stamped
2-63, case, dial and movement signed
39.5 mm. diam.; overall length of the bracelet approx. 190 mm.
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
With Rolex Oyster Guaranteed 660ft under water anchor and original cord. These
anchors were part of the accessories sold with a watch and are today rarities by
themselves.
The present watch is a fne and early example of a reference 5513 dating
from 1962, frst year of production of the model. It features the rare and much
sought-after black gloss “exclamation” dial with gilt printing, characterized by
an additional luminous dot positioned underneath the 6 o’clock hour marker.
Moreover, the watch is ftted with pointed crown guards, also referred to as
“cornino” by Italian Rolex enthusiasts, found on early examples of reference 5512
only. All later Submariner cases feature the now standard rounded crown guard
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shoulders.
The attractive overall condition of the present ref. 5513 is demonstrated by the
case and its full body. The homogenically bleached bezel, also the correct version
featuring the silvered triangle, now displays a rich grey tone, enhancing the
appealing look of this rare timepiece. The riveted Oyster bracelet is contemporary
to the watch.
THE PROPERTY OF AN ITALIAN GENTLEMAN
•+41
ROLEX. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, TROPICAL
STARTDUST DIAL, TROPICAL BEZEL, AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 200M=660FT, SUBMARINER, REF.
5513, CASE NO. 1’401’688, CIRCA 1966
Cal. 1520 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black tropical stardust dial,
luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre
seconds, outer minute divisions, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type
case, bidirectional revolving tropical grey bezel graduated for 60 units,
screw back, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet,
deployant clasp stamped “4 66”, case, dial and movement signed
39.5 mm. diam.; overall bracelet length approx. 200 mm.
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
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ROLEX
Ref. 5512
“Explorer Dial”
THE PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
+42
ROLEX. A VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BLACK LACQUER EXPLORER
3-6-9 DIAL WITH EXCLAMATION MARK, POINTED CROWN GUARDS, BRACELET AND BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUBMARINER, 200M=660FT, REF. 5512, CASE NO. 765’308, CIRCA 1962
Cal. 1530 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black lacquer dial, luminous baton and Arabic 3-6-9 numerals, luminous mercedes hands, sweep
centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, pointed crown guards, bidirectional revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units,
screw back, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. diam.; overall bracelet length approx. 190 mm.
CHF75,000-120,000 $75,000-120,000
With Rolex ftted presentation box.
The Rolex was purchased by the current owner in 1962 from Kutchinsky
Jewellers, Brompton Road, Knightsbridge. The owner later became a member
of a police specialist frearms unit and wore the watch during numerous
operations, including the Iranian Embassy Siege on 5th May 1980.
The present Submariner is a particularly rare version of the reference 5512

model. Already made extremely unusual and collectible by the “Explorer”
confguration of its dial, which is believed to have been used for a short
time only between the late 1950s and early 1960s, it furthermore features
the so-called “Exclamation Mark” detail at 6 o’ clock, another extremely
rare and sought-after feature, found only on timepieces dating from around
1961/62. The combined presence of both the Explorer confguration and
the Exclamation Mark propels this piece into the stratosphere of Rolex
Submariner collecting.
Moreover, this example features a pointed crown guard case. Pointed crown
guards can only be found in the frst few years of production. Lovingly
referred to as “cornino” by Italian watch enthusiasts, the ends of these crown
guards are much thinner, almost tapering to a point, compared with the more
rounded crown guards of later standard Rolex production.
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ROLEX
Ref. 6034
“Pink Gold”
~43
ROLEX. A FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K PINK GOLD
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER CHRONOGRAPHE, ANTI-MAGNETIQUE, REF.
6034, CASE NO. 944’146, CIRCA 1954
Cal. 72 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, white matte dial, applied
square and baton numerals, ffth of a second combined with Arabic
fve minutes divisions, outer tachymetre scale graduated to 750
Km/h, three sunken subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 12
hours and 30 minutes registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-
type case, screw back, screw down crown, two round chronograph
buttons in the band, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.
CHF40,000-80,000 $40,000-80,000
Reference 6034 is the successor to reference 4537, and was in production

during the 1950s and early 1960s. The majority of the production was cased
in stainless steel, a limited number in yellow gold, and an extremely small
amount was granted a pink gold case, such as the present piece. A quick
analysis of past auctions immediately shows how rare the pink gold version
is, with just a handful of pink examples sold over the past years.
Ofered in very appealing condition of both case and dial, it also features
a remarkably rare dial design, characterized by square faceted numerals.
The striking resemblance of such markers to the ancient pyramids granted
this dial the nickname “Egyptian”. Egyptian dials can be found on a number
of Rolex references, from chronographs to complicated pieces (notably, on
reference 6062), and they are usually the most rare dial typology for the
reference. Research shows only four other similar pieces publicly sold over
the past years.
Furthermore, the present piece boasts a remarkable provenance: never

before seen at auction, it spent the past quarter of a century in Milan, in the
safety deposit box of an important Italian collector who never wore it once,
only winding it every once in a while.
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ROLEX
Ref. 6238
“Yellow Gold”
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
~+44
ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER CHRONOGRAPHE, ANTI-MAGNETIQUE, REF.
6238, CASE NO. 1’038’625, CIRCA 1964
Cal. 72B mechanical movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial, applied
dagger numerals, luminous accent, ffth of a second combined
with Arabic fve minutes divisions, outer blue tachymetre scale,
three sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds,
30 minutes and 12 hours registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-
type case, screw back, screw down crown, two round chronograph
buttons in the band, 18K gold Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement
signed
36 mm. diam.
CHF65,000-110,000 $65,000-110,000
This particular example of reference 6238 is ofered in very attractive

condition: the dial is stunning and preserved in lovely, fully original condition.
The case as well is absolutely remarkable: probably unpolished, it fully
showcases the proper proportions and fnish the connoisseur would expect
to see on this model.
The sublime condition, however, represents only half of the appeal of this
timepiece: in fact, it features a rare transitional dial. While most 6238 mount
a dial featuring baton numerals (a confguration very close to what will be
used for the Daytona 6239, but without the subsidiary dials in contrast with
the dial), the present watch features dagger numerals, which is a style much
closer to previous models such as 6234. Beyond the unusual aesthetics and
the rarity of this confguration, this timepiece is also of great interest for
the insight it gives us about Rolex’s manufacturing process at the time. It
is well known that many parts were interchangeable between models and
were used disregarding of originally intended reference, until depletion of the
stock. The most classic example of this habit consists in the mismatching
case backs often found in Daytona references. It would appear that in this
case the same logic was used, but with a dial – a much more prominent
and important part of the watch. This demonstrates how, back in those
days, the company was more focused on providing reliable and robust
movements (after all Rolex watches are designed and born as tool watches).
The aesthetic canons, albeit important, were less of a concern than they are
today, and exceptions, modifcations and variations were most defnitely not
unheard of.
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ROLEX
Ref. 6263
“Panda Paul Newman”
+45
ROLEX. A FINE AND VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH “PANDA”
PAUL NEWMAN DIAL AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER, COSMOGRAPH, REF. 6263,
CASE NO. 3’048’260, CIRCA 1972
Cal. 727 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, white
matte dial, applied square numerals, luminous accents,
luminous hands, ffth of a second divisions on sunken
black track, three sunken engine-turned black
subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 12 hours and 30
minutes registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type
case, metal bezel with tachymetre scale calibrated to
200 units, screw back, screw down crown, two screw
down chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel
Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp stamped “4 68”,
case, dial and movement signed
CHF100,000-200,000 $100,000-200,000
The present example of the extremely rare, collectible and

aesthetically charming “Panda Paul Newman” has never
before been seen in an auction room: it is offered for sale by
its original owner, who purchased the piece during a holiday
in Switzerland in the 1970s. The watch has always been
carefully looked after and properly serviced throughout the
years: that is the reason behind the superbly well preserved
dial. The bezel was exchanged for a metal one (belonging
to ref. 6265) for aesthetic reasons on request of the client
during one of such services.
This piece, bearing serial number 3’048’260, has an

additional layer of appeal in being one of the last Panda dials
produced: indeed, Panda Paul Newman dials will cease to
be produced exactly around serial number 3’000’000 – and
Paul Newman dials altogether will follow suit soon enough,
at around 3’200’000, probably as a result of their limited
success with the public.
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ROLEX
Ref. 6263
“Non-Chronometer Dial”
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
+46
ROLEX. A FINE, IMPORTANT AND EXTREMELY
RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
WITH NON-CHRONOMETER DIAL AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA
MODEL, REF. 6263, CASE NO. 2’330’398, CIRCA 1970
Cal. 727 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, champagne
brushed dial, applied baton numerals, luminous
accents, luminous hands, ffth of a seconds divisions,
three black sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for
constant seconds, 12 hours and 30 minutes registers,
tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, black bezel
with tachymetre scale graduated to 200 units per hour,
screw back, screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex Oyster
bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
CHF70,000-150,000 $70,000-150,000
With references 6263 and 6265, launched in 1970 and in

production until 1987, Rolex reaches some sort of consensus
regarding the style of the Cosmograph Daytona, and the
plethora of experimental dials and slight design changes seen
on previous references tends to dwindle down. However, that
does not mean that these references are completely devoid of
rare dial variations. In fact, the present watch represents such
an example, and moreover one of the most rare variants.
All reference 6263 watches (and 6262, 6264 and 6265)

are equipped with calibre 727, the fnal evolution of the
manually wound chronograph calibre used by Rolex since
the mid-twentieth century. These movement fully respect
COSC regulation standards, and indeed most of these
timepieces are COSC-certifed and bear on the dial the
designation “Superlative Chronometer Oficially Certifed”,
and their movements individually numbered. As a matter
of fact, however, the very frst examples of the model were
not certifed by COSC. Consequently, the Superlative
Chronometer designation could not appear on the dial of
these early examples: the present timepiece is one of these
exceedingly rare and collectible variations. Only a handful of
similar watches has appeared on the public market to date,
all part of the same batch, bearing serial number 2’330’xxx.
The latest such example was a reference 6263 sold in
November 2015 in this saleroom for 191’000 CHF. Its serial
number was 2’330’472, a diference of only 74 numbers with
the watch here on ofer.
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The following two lots are representative of the extremely scarce family of baguette diamond-set DayDate. Diamond-set dials are a
rarity in any form, highly sought-after for their playfulness, aesthetic appeal and collectability. However, the present pieces feature a
full baguette confguration which appears to be extremely rare, with only a handful of examples so far known from the public market.
+47
ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND FINE 18K GOLD AND BAGUETTE DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE
SECONDS, DAY, DATE, BRACELET AND GARANTIE
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 18238, CASE NO. E450792, CIRCA 1990
Cal. 3155 automatic movement, 31 jewels, silvered brushed dial, applied baguette diamond-set numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands,
sweep centre seconds, aperture for day in Italian, magnifed window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, futed bezel, screw
back, screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex President bracelet, hidden deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
CHF15,000-25,000 $15,000-25,000
With Rolex Garantie stamped by Bologna, Italy retailer F. Veronesi & Figli srl and dated 21 July 1992
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ROLEX
“Day-Date”
~+48
ROLEX. A VERY FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AND
BAGUETTE DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH
SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE AND BLACK DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, DAY-DATE, REF. 18078, CASE NO. 7’400’064, CIRCA
1981
Cal. 3055 automatic movement, 27 jewels, black matte dial, applied
baguette diamond-set numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands,
sweep centre seconds, outer half minute divisions, aperture for day in
English, magnifed window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-
type case, bark-fnish bezel, screw back, screw down crown, case, dial
and movement signed
36 mm. diam.
CHF15,000-25,000 $16,000-26,000
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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
+49
ROLEX. A VERY RARE, FINE AND UNUSUAL 18K GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE, SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BLUE DEGRADÉ
VIGNETTE STRING DIAMOND-SET DIAL, BRACELET, GARANTIE AND BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DAY-DATE, REF. 18038, CASE NO. 8’603’907, CIRCA 1984
Cal. 3055 automatic movement, 27 jewels, blue degradé dial, applied diamond-set baton numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep
centre seconds, diamond-set minute divisions, outer half minute divisions, aperture for day in English, magnifed window for date, tonneau-
shaped water-resistant-type case, futed bezel, screw back, screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex President bracelet, hidden deployant clasp, case,
CHF30,000-50,000 $30,000-50,000
With Rolex punched Garantie stamped by Zurich retailer Bucherer AG and dated 21 January 1985, document holder and brown leather ftted presentation box.
The present reference 18038 is distinguished by its extremely attractive blue “degradé” (French defnition for the gradual transition from one colour to another)
vignette string diamond dial. The combination of the royal blue colour fading inward to a clearer hue and the unusual diamond-setting with brilliant-cut
diamond set at every minute marker, double-setting at every hour, rendering it a most elegant appearance.
The watch is furthermore preserved in very good overall condition, the rarity
enhanced by the presence of the original Garantie stamped by the famous
Swiss retailer Bucherer in Zurich.
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ROLEX
Ref. 16520
“L-Series retailed by Tiffany & Co.”
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
+50
ROLEX. AN EXTREMELY RARE STAINLESS STEEL
AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH
BRACELET, “FLOATING COSMOGRAPH” TIFFANY
DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, COSMOGRAPH
DAYTONA, RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., CASE NO.
L244759, REF. 16520, CIRCA 1989
Cal. 4030, nickel-fnished lever movement, 31 jewels,
black dial with applied luminous baton indexes, three
subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds, 30 minutes
and 12 hours registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-
type case with tachometer bezel calibrated for 200
units per hour, screw back, screw down crown, screw
Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial and
movement signed
CHF40,000-80,000 $40,000-80,000
This remarkable timepiece is an example from 1989,

the second year of production of the automatic Daytona
as distinguished by the L serial number and early type
tachometer bezel calibrated for 200 units per hour.
Furthermore, the watch is retailed by Tifany & Co.: an
extremely rare feature for such a dial confguration. As a
matter of fact, this example appears to be the only known
such watch bearing the Tifany signature on the dial.. With a
39 mm. case, the present watch is adorned by the so-called
“foating” Cosmograph designation - also known as staccata
dial: that is, the gap between the fourth and ffth line is wider
than the gaps between the other lines, so that the word
Cosmograph is “foating” from the rest.
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+51
ROLEX. A FINE, RARE AND EARLY STAINLESS
STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH
WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, GARANTIE,
ADDITIONAL CASE BACK, ADDITIONAL BRACELET
AND BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, COSMOGRAPH,
DAYTONA, REF. 16520, MOVEMENT NO. 11’772, CASE
NO. R900969, CIRCA 1988
Cal. 4030 automatic movement, 31 jewels, black dial, 51
applied luminous baton numerals, luminous hands,

outer ffth of a second divisions, three subsidiary
dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours
registers on white chapter rings, tonneau-shaped
water-resistant-type case, bezel with tachymetre scale
calibrated to 200 units per hour, screw back engraved
“Annalisa, 24 Gennaio 1989”, screw down crown,
two screw down chronograph buttons in the band,
stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp,
40 mm diam.; overall length approx. 200 mm.
CHF24,000-35,000 $24,000-35,000
With Rolex Garantie dated 25-2-89 and stamped by Rome retailer Pelloni, additional Rolex Oysterlock bracelet, additional case back engraved “23 Ottobre
1996”, product literature, calendar card for the years 1987 and 1988, leather wallet, green leather ftted presentation box and outer packaging.
The present watch is a very honest and early example of reference 16520 the frst steel Daytona with automatic movement. The highly sought-after R series
case identify it as made in 1987. The movement bears serial number 11’772, which is correct for this case number.
In addition, it correctly bears the frst series bezel, with graduation to 200 units per hour. This version remained in production for a very short time, before
being substituted by a bezel graduated to 400 units per hour. Furthermore, it is fresh to the market and consigned by the original owner, an Italian lady. In fact,
the engraving on the back mentions the date January 24, 1989: one day before the date on the guarantee, indicating a slightly belated, although surely much
appreciated, birthday present.
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
+52
ROLEX. A FINE, RARE AND EARLY 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH
WRISTWATCH WITH CHAMPAGNE DIAL, BRACELET AND BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16528, CASE NO.
R985722, CIRCA 1987
Cal. 4030 automatic movement, 31 jewels, champagne dial, applied luminous baton numerals,
luminous hands, ffth of a second divisions, three sunken subsidiary dials with back chapter
ring for 30 minutes and 12 hours registers and constant seconds, tonneau-shaped water-
resistant-type case, bezel with tachymetre scale, screw back, screw down crown, two screw
down chronograph buttons in the band, 18K gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp, case,
CHF12,000-22,000 $12,000-22,000
With Rolex leather document holder, product literature, calendar, ftted presentation box and outer
packaging.
This piece is one of the very frst 16528 made, as denoted by the serial number R, the frst letter in the
new letter coded serial number system introduced by Rolex in 1987. It correctly features the early bezel
calibrated to 200 units per hour, as opposed to the later one calibrated to 400 units per hour. Early
examples of this reference (bearing serial number R, such as this one) are considered highly collectible
timepieces. Another attractive feature exclusive to these early pieces is the “staccato” (or “foating”) dial:
the Cosmograph designation is markedly separated (staccato, in Italian) from the rest of the designations. 52
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ROLEX
Ref. 116520
“For The Sultanate of Oman”
+53
ROLEX. A FINE AND VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH ENGRAVED CASE BACK,
BRACELET AND GARANTIE, MADE FOR THE SULTANATE OF OMAN
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 116520, CASE NO. 888MC056, CIRCA 2012
Cal. 4130 automatic movement, 44 jewels, black gloss dial, luminous square and baton numerals, luminous hands, outer ffth of a second
divisions, three subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 12 hours and 30 minutes registers on sunken engine turned chapter rings, tonneau-shaped
water-resistant-type case, bezel with tachymetre scale calibrated for 400 units per hour, screw back engraved with the Khanjar, screw down
crown, two screw down chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
CHF20,000-30,000 $20,000-30,000
With Rolex Garantie Internationale stamped by Omani retailer Khimji Ramdas.
A very attractive watch and in close to new old stock condition. The present watch is one of the
exceedingly few examples of a so-called “Omani” Daytona Cosmographs featuring the Khanjar symbol.
The Cosmograph Daytona can be considered without a doubt among the most successful and well
known line of chronograph wristwatches ever devised by any manufacturer. Introduced in 1963 with
manually wound reference 6239, it underwent through various evolutions before being upgraded with an
automatic movement around 1988 (reference 16520). Reference 116520 was launched in 2000, the frst
Daytona equipped with a fully in-house Rolex movement. This year a new daytona version was launched,
ref. 16500, with black ceramic bezel.
(detail of engraved case back)
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ROLEX
Ref. 116660
“For The Royal
Navy Clearance
Diver Branch”
+54
ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE,
GAS ESCAPE VALVE, ENGRAVED CASE BACK, BRACELET, GARANTIE AND BOX, MADE TO COMMEMORATE THE FORMATION OF THE
ROYAL NAVY CLEARANCE DIVER BRANCH
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, DEEPSEA, SEA-DWELLER, 12800FT=3900M, REF. 116660, LIMITED EDITION NO. 25, CASE NO.
G864030, MANUFACTURED IN 2013
Cal. 3135 automatic movement, 31 jewels, black dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous Mercedes hands, sweep centre
seconds, outer minute divisions, window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, gas
escape valve in the band, screw back engraved with a high relief representation of the Royal Navy Clearance Diver crest and inscription “Royal
Navy Clearance Diver 025/050”, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
CHF25,000-45,000 $25,000-45,000
With Rolex Garantie Internationale stamped by London retailer Aurum Group and dated 27 September 2013, sales tags, product literature, plastic bezel
protection ring, factory plastic box, original ftted presentation box and outer packaging.
Number 25 of a limited edition of 50 examples only, the present watch is ofered in absolutely mint condition
by its original owner, a veteran of the Royal Navy Clerance Diver Branch who left service in 2015.
To commemorate the formation of the Royal Navy Clearance Diver Branch over 60 years ago, and to celebrate
the numerous operations that the Branch has most successfully conducted, both at home and overseas, past
and present, Rolex agreed to produce a limited series of only 50 “Royal Navy Clearance Diver Special Edition”
Sea Dweller Deepsea Watches. To refect the heart of the operational community, the case backs feature a
high relief representation of the Royal Navy Clearance Diver’s crest.
Considered “the most dangerous underwater job in the world”, clearance divers originated as underwater
specialists dedicated to the removal of underwater obstructions from channels or harbors. Later the job
evolved to include many other activities. Among these, the British Royal Navy – one of only three Navy
worldwide – counts also the ghastly task of “human minesweeper”, highly trained individuals whose initial role
was to clear sea-lanes to allow landing crafts to approach enemy beaches safely.
(detail of engraved case back)
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AUDEMARS PIGUET
VARIOUS OWNERS
•+55
AUDEMARS PIGUET. A VERY FINE, RARE AND ELEGANT
18K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH
BRACELET
SIGNED AUDEMARS, PIGUET, GENÈVE, REF. 5082BC, MOVEMENT NO.
65’487, CASE NO. 10’464, CIRCA 1957
Cal. 2001 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, silvered white dial,
applied square and baton diamond-set numerals, subsidiary seconds,
circular case, snap on back, 18K white gold Audemars Piguet integral
bracelet stamped “1.57”, case, dial and movement signed
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet the present watch was

manufactured in 1957 with white gold with bracelet, and subsequently sold
the same year.
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AUDEMARS PIGUET. A FINE, RARE AND UNUSUAL 18K PINK
GOLD AND RUBY-SET WRISTWATCH
SIGNED AUDEMARS, PIGUET, GENÈVE, REF. 5041OR, MOVEMENT NO.
55’601, CASE NO. 2’232, MANUFACTURED IN 1949
Cal 9/10 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, silvered dial, baton
numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular case, bezel with ruby-set baton
hour divisions, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
29 mm. diam.
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet, the present watch was

manufactured in 1949 with a pink gold case and ruby-set numerals, and sold
in 1952.
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AUDEMARS PIGUET
“Cal. 13VZA”
+57
AUDEMARS PIGUET. A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD
SIGNED AUDEMARS, PIGUET, GENÈVE, MOVEMENT NO. 46924,
MANUFACTURED IN 1943
Cal. 13VZA mechanical movement, 21 jewels, silvered dial, applied
square and Arabic numerals, ffth of a second combined with Arabic
fve minutes divisions, outer blue tachymetre scale, two subsidiary
dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, circular case,
downturned lugs, snap on back, two olive-shaped chronograph
buttons in the band, case, movement and dial signed
33.3 mm. diam.
CHF40,000-60,000 $40,000-60,000
With Audemars Piguet ftted presentation box. According to the Archive of

Audemars Piguet the present watch was manufactured in 1943 with white
dial signed Audemars, Piguet Geneve with 12 and 6 Arabic number with
index in gold, Tachymetre in base 1000, hands in gold and 33,3 mm diameter
case in the shape 255, and it was sold in 1947.
The present watch is preserved in excellent original unrestored condition.

Fitted with a very elegant dial, the gold Arabic 6 and 12 numerals and
pyramidal indexes are only found on the very best Audemars Piguet watches
of the period. This watch is certainly one of the most refned and classic
Audemars Piguet chronographs to be ofered publically in recent times.
Known from the Archives as “shape 255”, it is one of the rarest Audemars
Piguet chronograph models of the mid-20th century. Only 60 examples
of this type were made in total, in fact the company made fewer than 350
chronograph watches across all models between the 1930s and the 1970s.
The olive-shaped chronograph pushers, called “navette” by Audemars Piguet
are a feature of the company’s chronographs of the 1930s and 40s.
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AUDEMARS PIGUET
“Chronograph with Triple Calendar”
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
~+58
AUDEMARS PIGUET. A FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD
TRIPLE CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON
PHASES AND CERTIFICATE
SIGNED AUDEMARS, PIGUET & CO, NO. 46’540, MANUFACTURED IN
1941
Cal. 13’’’ VZAQ nickel-fnished lever movement, 19 jewels,
silvered dial, applied gold Arabic numerals, outer blue tachymetre
scale calibrated in miles, three subsidiary dials indicating date, day
combined with constant seconds, month combined with 30 minutes
register, aperture for phases of the moon combined with lunar
calendar, circular case, extended downturned lugs, snap on back, two
oval chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial and movement signed
33 mm. diam.
CHF150,000-250,000 $150,000-250,000
With Audemars Piguet Certifcate of Authenticity confrming that the present

watch no. 46’540 was produced in 1941 and sold in 1942.
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This watch is among the rarest and most desirable of all Audemars Piguet wristwatches. Produced between 1941 and 1943 in only 10 examples, of these
10, only two had dials with Arabic numerals – the present watch and one other example the whereabouts of which is currently unknown.
The classic case with its distinctive sloping bezel and navette chronograph pushers, complex yet harmonious dial with perfectly proportioned gold Arabic
numerals, blue tachometer scale and fne enamel on gold moon phase all come together to form a highly exclusive timepiece of great elegance.
Before 1990, Audemars Piguet made a total of only 20 watches across all models that combined the complications of chronograph with triple calendar
and moon phases. Consequently these exquisite “double complication” timepieces have come to be the ultimate prize in vintage Audemars Piguet.
Of the 10 examples made of the present model of “double complication” only three are publically known today:
No. 45589 - manufactured in 1941, sold in 1942, now on display in the prestigious Audemars Piguet Museum
No. 45979 - manufactured in 1942, sold in this saleroom on 12 May 2008, lot 375
No. 46540 - manufactured in 1941, sold in 1942, the present watch
It is interesting to refect that these complicated and expensive watches were made and largely sold at the height of the Second World War showing
that the demand for high grade luxury watches was still in evidence even during that troubled time in European history.
A similar watch is prominently illustrated and described in Audemars Piguet by Gisbert L. Brunner, Christian Pfeifer-Belli, Martin K. Wehrli,
second edition, p. 247, pl. 346.
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PATEK PHILIPPE FROM THE COLLECTION OF A GENTLEMAN - LOTS 59 TO 61
The following three lots are superb examples of Patek Philippe’s
Ref. 1503 stainless steel wristwatches made in the 1940s, all fresh to the
“Black Dial With market and preserved in excellent original overall condition.
Breguet Numerals”
~+59
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL
WRISTWATCH WITH BLACK LACQUERED DIAL AND BREGUET NUMERALS
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, REF. 1503, MOVEMENT NO. 925’057, CASE NO.
633’116, MANUFACTURED IN 1944
Cal. 12-120 mechanical movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, black
lacquered dial, applied steel Breguet numerals, outer railway minute divisions, sunken
engine-turned subsidiary seconds, circular case, teardrop lugs, snap on back, stainless steel
Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.
CHF30,000-50,000 $30,000-50,000
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming production of the present watch with black
dial and Breguet numerals in steel in 1944 and its subsequent sale on 10 June 1944.
This watch has never been ofered at auction before and is thought to be the only second
reference 1503 in stainless steel with black dial and applied Breguet numerals, all confrmed by
the Extract from the Archives, to appear in public to date. Interestingly, the second example was
sold in this saleroom on 12 November 2007, lot 33, formerly the property of the celebrated Simon
Wiesenthal.
An extremely rare timepiece due to a very short production run, examples of reference 1503
bearing Breguet numerals on black dial are among the rarest iterations of this reference, and
also among the most attractive. Furthermore, the condition of the present example is simply
outstanding. Sporting a case extremely well preserved, and an absolutely original dial aged with
hardly a blemish, this is without a doubt among the most attractive and collectible examples of
this reference to ever appear on the market.
Together with its sister reference 1509, reference 1503 was in production for only four years, from
1941 to 1944. The minimalist, nearly military layout of the watch fully represents the historical
context during which it was produced. The clean dial with the highly sought after Breguet numerals
is extremely readable and utilitarian, also thanks to the contrast of the applied numerals with the
midnight black background. The teardrop lugs provide however a touch of famboyance to the
ensemble, as if to dilute the martial austerity of the dial.
The dial was supplied by the renowned Stern Frères, the massif solid silver plate with hand-made
engravings, enamelling and numerals (see lot 61 for a detailed description of this process). The
lack of the commonly found feet fxing the dial onto the case required the construction of a 2 mm.
silver ring with overlapping rim into which both movement and dial ft precisely, a rather uncommon
construction.
The plate of the present dial was fnished with black lacquer before applying the entirely hand-made
Breguet numerals.
For a detailed description and illustration of the “Simon Wiesenthal” reference 1503 with black dial
and Breguet numerals see Patek Philippe Steel Watches by John Goldberger, pp. 132 & 133.
(detail of the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives)
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 1503
“Stainless Steel”
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH
WITH TEARDROP LUGS
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, REF. 1503, MOVEMENT NO. 929’014, CASE NO.
Cal. 12’’’120 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied steel baton and
Roman numerals, outer beady minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, circular case, teardrop
lugs, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.
CHF15,000-25,000 $15,000-25,000
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming production of the present watch with
raised steel indexes in 1946 and its subsequent sale on 7 November 1946.
This reference 1503 is fresh to the market and believed to be one of only 12 examples of this model
with silvered dial to have appeared in public to date. It is furthermore preserved in very attractive,
original overall condition.
The dial of this watch features the so-called “perlage” or circular graining of the outer minute
divisions, hand-made by means of a diamond-tipped tool. The thus formed coves are covered with a
thin layer of protective varnish which keeps its brilliance indefnitely, giving the impression that the
minute scale is actually made of small applied beads.
This technique was used by Patek Philippe from the 1920s until the 1960s and is still imitated today.
For a note on the dials of reference 1503 see the previous lot. The “perlage” technique is illustrated
and described in Patek Philippe Steel Watches by John Goldberger, p. 428.
(detail of the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives)
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 130
“The Portuguese
Stainless Steel”
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PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND BOX
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, REF. 130, MOVEMENT NO. 862’734, CASE NO. 505’810,
Cal. 13’’’ mechanical movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 23 jewels, silvered matte
dial, applied dot and Roman numerals, ffths of a second combined with Arabic fve minutes
divisions, outer tachymetre scale graduated to 1000 units per hour, two sunken subsidiary
dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, circular case, snap on back, two rectangular
chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement
signed
33 mm. diam.
CHF120,000-180,000 $120,000-180,000
With Patek Philippe Certifcate of Origin and Garantie and original ftted presentation box. Furthermore
delivered with photocopies of the telex of Patek Philippe Germany dated 20 March 1984 and the letter
of Patek Philippe Geneva dated 23 February 1987, both confrming the sale of the watch to Pacheco
Rodrigues in 1942. The Extract from the Archives confrms its production with silvered dial, raised steel
indexes and tachometer scale in 1941, subsequent sale on 17 February 1942.
The reference 130 ofered here for sale is Another noteworthy and rare feature of the a rather tonneau-shaped design and a more
unquestionably one of the best examples of present ref. 130 is the stamped hallmark on the sportive, robust and masculine look.
this legendary chronograph model to appear in upper left lug, the “armadillo” symbol, Portuguese
public in recent years, combining all elements the assay mark for all imported non-precious metal Examples of ref. 130 are illustrated in Patek
demanding collector is looking for: the dial has cases – its presence to be expected since the Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber and Alan
never been subject to any cosmetic enhancement, watch was sold on 17 February 1942 to Pacheco Banbery, second edition, pp. 262 to 264, and in
highlighted by the beautifully raised hard Rodrigues & Gonçalves, retailers of fne watches Patek Philippe Museum –Patek Philippe, Volume II,
enamel signature and scales and the attractive in Lisbon, Portugal. pp. 262-265.
pearlescent patina, the result in perfect harmony
with the crisp case. Free from any careless The combination of freshness to the market, For a detailed description and illustrations
polishing it impresses with its full, sharp-edged superb original overall condition and the presence of Patek Philippe’s dial production and Stern
proportions and an impeccable satin-fnish. of the original box and certifcate, rarities by Frères see Patek Philippe Steel Watches by John
themselves, render this reference 130 a truly Goldberger, pp. 424 – 429.
For nearly ffty years, Patek Philippe was the only exclusive fnd for the collector in quest for
watch manufacturer using almost exclusively perfection.
hand-engraved and enamelled dials, a labour
intense work requiring exceptional craftsmanship, Reference 130
such as the present dial. It was supplied by the Reference 130, one of Patek Philippe’s landmark
renowned Stern Frères in 1941, its plate of massif models, was launched in 1934 and remained
silver onto which the scales, numbers and letters in production until the 1960s. Distinguished by
were hand-engraved and enamelled. Its surface its timeless “Calatrava” design, the model was
was then given the smooth vertical satin fnish available in diferent precious metals as well as in
still present followed by the application of the stainless steel.
Roman and dot numerals – the entire process
again by hand, the outstanding quality allowing It is interesting to note that the lugs of the
the fnal product to withstand the infuence of the stainless steel version are diferent from the
elements unharmed despite its over 70 years of yellow, pink or white gold ones. Their slightly
existence. thicker but shorter design gives the watch
(detail of the Portuguese import mark)
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62 (reduced size) 62
+62
GERMAN. A FINE, VERY RARE AND UNUSUAL GILDED BRASS
AND STEEL “STEINSCHLOSS-WECKUHR” TABLE CLOCK WITH
COMBINED FLINTLOCK CANDLE LIGHTER AND ALARM
SIGNED NAMRÖH, CIRCA 1730
Rectangular gilt brass chain fusée movement, verge escapement, This combined candle lighter and alarm clock is a fne and rare example
fxed barrel for the striking, alarm stroke by two hammers on bell, dating from the frst half of the 18th century. These ingenious marvels were
patinated steel fintlock lighting a candle when the alarm is activated part of the fashion for expensive mechanical novelties and would have been
or on demand, dial with Roman numerals on silvered chapter ring, a source of wonder to behold. The alarm can be set to give the wake-up call
and at the same time light the bedside candle by means of sparks produced
outer minute track with fve-minute Arabic numerals, inner alarm
by the fint striking against the steel in the manner of a fintlock pistol. Before
disc with Arabic numerals, steel beetle and scroll hands, rectangular,
the invention of the striking match by the English chemist John Walker
spring-loaded cover engraved with two putti holding torches fanking around 1826, lighters were regarded as important objects. Mechanical lighter
a vacant cartouche, compartment for the spring-loaded candle alarm contrivances of this type were known since the sixteenth century, this
released by the action of the hammer set alongside, internal box with is proved by the existence of a wheel-lock candle lighter alarm in the British
sliding cover engraved “Zünder”, side panels engraved with putti in Museum (No. 1901.0115.1). A small number of examples including the present
scenes allegorical of love, dial plate signed clock survive from the 18th century and are signed by makers such as Johann
Maurer, Berlin; Ferdinand Engelsalchk, Prague, and Joseph Sich, Vienna.
170 mm. length, 90 mm. depth A maker called Namröh is frst recorded working in Prague and Augsburg
CHF25,000-45,000 $25,000-45,000 around 1580 and noted for a “Steinschloss-Weckuhr”. The present clock is
certainly of later date and stylistically compares closely to other examples
LITERATURE:
dating from the frst half of the eighteenth century. Whether the Namröh
Meister der Uhrmacherkunst, Jürgen Abeler, Wuppertal, 2010, p. 401. A dynasty continued into the eighteenth century or whether this clock was
comprehensive article on the history of the combined candle lighter signed by a later maker in homage to an earlier master is unknown.
and alarm clock is published in the Peter Finer catalogue, London, 2010,
No. 23, pp. 108-110.
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JOHANNES BUZ. A FINE AND RARE OCTAGONAL ROCK CRYSTAL
AND GILDED BRASS PRE-BALANCE SPRING PENDANT WATCH
SIGNED JHANNS (THE J AND H IN MONOGRAM) BUZ, CIRCA 1620-
1630
Hinged octagonal gilt brass full plate chain fusée movement, verge
escapement, plain steel two-arm balance without spring, small-footed
irregular oval foliate pierced and engraved cock secured by a pin,
silver chapter ring with Roman numerals, applied on a gilt brass dial
plate engraved with view of a town, outer fower and foliate scroll
decoration, blued-steel single hand, octagonal case, central band
section set with seven faceted rock crystal panels, hinged back and
front cover with similar panels, movement signed
32 mm. width & 52 mm. length
CHF12,000-22,000 $12,000-22,000
LITERATURE:
Meister der Uhrmacherkunst, Jürgen Abeler, 2010, p. 93.
With a gilt brass crank key.

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DUPRÉ. A LOUIS XIV GILT BRASS OIGNON
WATCH
SIGNED DUPRÉ À PARIS, CIRCA 1705
Gilt full plate movement, divided Egyptian pillars,
fusée and chain, verge escapement, three-arm steel
balance, fat balance spring, pierced and chased
cock decorated with scrolling foliage, Tompion-
type regulator with silver scale disc, gilt-brass
dial with blue radial Roman numerals on white
enamel cartouches, inner quarter-hour ring, outer
engraved minute divisions and black Arabic fve-
minute numerals on white enamel cartouches,
chased center, winding aperture at 3 o’clock,
steel beetle and poker hands, “oignon”, the back
chased and engraved with foliate strapwork, formal
border, bezel decorated to match, square hinge,
pendant with loose ring, movement signed
59 mm. diam. 64
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000
LITERATURE:
Dictionnaire des Horlogers Fran:ais, Tardy, 1971, p.

208.
Nicolas Dupré worked in the Rue Mazarine in Paris in

the early eighteenth century.
+65
CABRIER. A FINE 18K GOLD PAIR CASE VERGE (detail of the movement)
WATCH, REPOUSSÉ SCENE ATTRIBUTED
TO GEORGE MICHAEL MOSER, WITH OUTER
PROTECTIVE CASE
SIGNED C. CABRIER, LONDON, 2, NO. 5501,
STAMPED WITH LONDON DATE LETTER FOR 1755-
56
Gilt-fnished verge movement, fnely pierced and
engraved balance cock and foot, chased gilt dial,
Roman numerals, plain inner case, outer case with
repoussé scene depicting Vertumnus and Pomona,
scroll and foral decorated border, a snake wrapped
around the thumb piece, swivel bow, outer
shagreen and gilt pinwork protective case, inner case
with London date letter for 1755-56, numbered 5501
and stamped W.R., movement signed C. Cabrier and
numbered
48 mm. diam., outer case 56 mm. diam.
CHF6,000-10,000 $6,000-10,000
The presence of the snake around the thumb piece of

the present watch, the “trademark” of George Michael 65
Moser, suggests that the repoussé case was made by the
celebrated artist. Of Swiss origin George Michael Moser
(1706-1783) was reputed for his fne repoussé work and
“en grisaille” enamel technique on watch cases. 65
•+66
SWISS. A VERY FINE 18K VARI-COLOURED GOLD LOUIS
XV-STYLE OPENFACE KEYLESS CYLINDER WATCH WITH
DETACHABLE MATCHING CHATELAINE
UNSIGNED, NO. 8674, CIRCA 1880
Keyless jewelled cylinder movement, gold cuvette, white enamel
dial, Arabic numerals, circular pink gold case with chased and applied
yellow and white gold foliate decoration, the reverse centred by a
vari-coloured gold pastoral scene of a dog kicking over a basket of
fowers trying to reach for a pair of doves on a foral wreath hanging
above, together with a matching vari-coloured gold chatelaine with a
similar scene, unsigned, case and cuvette numbered
31.5 mm. diam. & 142 mm. overall length.
CHF4,000-6,000 $4,000-6,000
With a ftted presentation box.
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•+67
SWISS. A FINE, RARE AND THIN, 18K GOLD AND CHAMPLEVÉ
ENAMEL “DIGITAL” JUMP-HOUR CYLINDER WATCH
UNSIGNED, CASE NO. 4035, CIRCA 1830.
Cal. 15’’’, Lepine caliber, cylinder escapement, gold cuvette, silver
dial, eccentric large minutes dial with 15-minute numerals, engine-
turned, aperture for the jump-hours above with Arabic numerals,
steel minute hand, circular case, hinged and sprung back cover
decorated with black enamel and chased gold foliage and blue
fowers, bezel decorated to match, case numbered
41.5 mm. diam.
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000 67 67
•+68
SWISS. A SMALL AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD, ENAMEL, PASTE
AND PEARL-SET MANDOLIN FORM WATCH WITH CONCEALED
DIAL
Gilt-fnished verge movement, chain fusée, engraved and pierced
balance cock, white enamel dial, Breguet numerals, all hinged
within a mandolin-form case with polychrome champlevé enamel
geometrically decorated panels, chased gold soundboard with foral
and scroll decoration, balance cock exposed through the paste-
bordered sound hole, white, black and yellow champlevé enamelled
neck with pearl-set tuning pegs over blue enamel head, string bridge,
short length of gold chain attached to the case and head, unsigned, case
and movement numbered
68
57.5 mm. overall length
CHF6,000-8,000 $6,000-8,000
•+69
SWISS. A FINE 18K GOLD OPENFACE QUARTER REPEATING WATCH WITH JAQUEMART
AUTOMATON
UNSIGNED, CASE NO. 715/4556, CIRCA 1820
Gilt-fnished full plate movement, verge escapement, engraved and pierced foliate balance
cock, plain three arm brass balance, quarter repeating on two gongs, gilt cuvette, small
annular white enamel dial with Breguet numerals, gilt Breguet hands, skeletonized surround
surmounted by a varicoloured gold scene depicting Diana and Apollo appearing to strike the
bells in unison with the quarter repeating, engine-turned circular case with rope-twist band,
repeating through the pendant, case numbered
56 mm. diam.
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
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+70
IMHOF. A FINE AND VERY RARE 18K GOLD, OPENFACE TWO-TRAIN GRANDE SONNERIE
STRIKING, OPENFACE KEYWOUND CLOCKWATCH WITH QUARTER REPEATING
JAQUEMART AUTOMATON ON TWO VISIBLE BELLS
SIGNED IMHOF À LONDON (SWISS), CIRCA 1810
Gilt-fnished full plate movement, engraved fxed barrels for both the going and striking
trains, cylinder escapement, foliate pierced cock with initials “CJ”, polished steel strikework
on the backplate, striking and repeating with two hammers on two bells via the automaton
jacks on the front, repeating train with further barrel, engine-turned hinged dust cover,
strike/silent lever on the dial plate edge, small eccentric white enamel dial, Roman numerals,
gold pierced hands, translucent dark blue enamel ground with gold paillonT border, applied
varicoloured gold jacks of a shepherd and lady striking the polished bells, polished circular
case, repeating through the pendant, cuvette, dial and movement signed
57 mm. diam.
CHF15,000-25,000 $15,000-25,000
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LITERATURE:
A similar watch with jaquemarts striking a bell but repeating only is in the Sir David
Salomons collection. See: Watches & Clocks in the Sir David Salomons Collection, George
Daniels & Ohannes Markarian, 1980, p.174.
This extremely unusual and sophisticated version of a jaquemart automaton watch is a grande
sonnerie striking clockwatch, quite a rarity at this period. Furthermore the particularly rare
feature is that the automaton gold jacks actually do in reality strike the bells mounted on the
front of the watch. This is almost unheard of, in nearly all other jaquemart watches the striking or
repeating takes place on gongs on the inside of the movement, the fgures only giving the outward
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appearance that they are striking. The independent striking train is elegantly set on the back plate,
an integral system with a single train for both striking and repeating was not invented until 1859
by Henri Golay.
“Made for the Chinese Market”
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SWISS, ATTRIBUTED TO JAQUET-DROZ.
A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD, ENAMEL
AND PEARL-SET TWO TRAIN QUARTER
STRIKING CLOCKWATCH WITH CENTRE
SECONDS, MADE FOR THE CHINESE
MARKET
UNSIGNED, CIRCA 1780
Gilt brass full plate two train cylinder
movement, single footed cock, diamond
endstone, striking on two hammers onto a
bell, strike/silence lever on the edge of the
dial plate, gold cuvette, white enamel dial,
Roman numerals, gold beetle and poker
hands, “consular” case, split pearl-set bezels,
pendant and bow with champlevé enamel
decoration, back enamel panel with fne gold
paillonné decoration on a translucent blue
ground, unsigned
55.5 mm. diam.
71 71 CHF20,000-40,000 $20,000-40,000
The frst “Chinese Market” watches were made by Jesuit missionaries during the Ming Dynasty in the late 16th century. The Emperors had an avid interest in
horological and astronomical instruments, which allowed the missionaries to enter China. By the late 18th century, Chinese patrons requested only the fnest
watches, featuring complicated movements such as repeating, music or automatons. To satisfy their desire for aesthetics, the cases had to be highly enamelled
with motifs representing nature or classical scenes, set with pearls and precious stones. Many of these marvels were made for the Imperial Palace in Beijing.
Although not signed, the style of construction, decoration and quality of this watch are absolutely typical of the work of the celebrated frm Jaquet-Droz.
Pierre Jaquet-Droz was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds in 1721 and died in Bienne in 1790. He was one of the most brilliant and innovative clockmakers of his era,
specializing in musical and automaton watches and clocks, boxes, fans, singing birds and other ingenious playing-toys. His astonishing creations fascinated
nobility, kings and emperors of the world, notably China. Pierre Jaquet-Droz travelled widely, notably in England, France and Spain. In Madrid he was
condemned to death by the Inquisition for allegedly practicing black magic but was saved by the Bishop of Toledo. During the latter part of his life he took his
adopted son, J.F. Leschot into business and the company continued to prosper until after his death.
+72
PERRET. A FINE 18K GOLD AND ENAMEL HUNTER CASE
KEYWOUND LEVER WATCH, MADE FOR THE CHINESE
MARKET
SIGNED JAMES PERRET, LOCLE, NO. 8086, CIRCA 1860
Mechanical lever movement, gilt cuvette, white enamel
dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular
engraved case, front cover with polychrome enamel
portrait of a lady surrounded by a black enamel border
with engraved garland, back cover with translucent dark
blue guilloché enamel, background with sunburst design,
gilt ribbon and foral motif to the center, matching black
enamel border with engraved garland, curved coin-edge
band, cuvette, dial and movement signed, cuvette and case
numbered
43 mm. diam.
CHF2,000-4,000 $2,000-4,000
72 72
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“Made for the Chinese Market”
73
ANON. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND VERY RARE GILT BRASS, SILVER, PEARL AND MULTI-COLOURED GLASS-SET BELT BUCKLE AND
CENTRE SECONDS WATCH, MADE FOR THE CHINESE MARKET
UNSIGNED, WATCH CASE STAMPED WITH LONDON DATE LETTER FOR 1798
Gilt-fnished cylinder movement, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, centre seconds, circular case, hinged back with engraved foliage and
foral decoration, centred in the oval belt buckle, translucent royal blue enamel panels set with two colourless pastes to both sides, pearl-set
bezel and rim, further set with silver-mounted ruby-coloured and colourless pastes, two gilt loops for the belt to the back, unsigned
77 mm. x 60.5 mm.
CHF40,000-60,000 $40,000-60,000
The present belt buckle with watch is a wonderful example combining

European watchmaking technique and the fne art of glass encrusting.
Glass encrusted watches, ornaments and clocks were particularly favoured

by the Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795) and many of these decorative pieces
were sent as gifts or tributes to the Palace.
A virtually identical belt buckle, possibly the “lost twin” of the present
example, is on permanent exhibition in the prestigious Patek Philippe
Museum in Geneva, Inv. S-675 (see illustration).
A set of glass encrusted belt buckle watches is illustrated in Catalogue of the

Courtesy Patek Philippe Museum
Exhibition of Qing Dynasty Costume Accessories, National Palace Museum,

No. 34. Other similar pieces can also be seen in Timepieces Collected by Qing
Dynasty Emperors in the Palace Museum.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
74 75
•+74 +75
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN ELEGANT 18K WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC PATEK PHILIPPE. AN 18K WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND ADDITIONAL CUSTOM-MADE
BRACELET GLAZED DISPLAY BACK
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, CALATRAVA MODEL, SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3445, MOVEMENT NO.
REF. 3802/205, MOVEMENT NO. 1’911’044, CASE NO. 2’921’953, 1’231’277, CASE NO. 330’277, MANUFACTURED IN 1971
Cal. 27-460 M automatic movement stamped twice with the Geneva
Cal. 315 C automatic movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 29 seal, 37 jewels, 18K gold rotor, silvered blue dial, applied baton
jewels, Gyromax balance, 18K gold rotor, numerals, window for date, subsidiary seconds, circular water-
porcelain-white dial, black painted Roman numerals, sweep centre resistant-type case, solid screw back and custom-made glazed display
seconds, window for date, circular case, hobnail pattern bezel, snap screw back, associated 18K white gold integral bracelet, case, dial and
on back, 18K white gold Patek Philippe integral bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
movement signed
35 mm. diam.; overall length of the bracelet approx. 185 mm.
33 mm. diam.; overall length of the bracelet approx. 190 mm.
CHF12,000-22,000 $12,000-22,000
CHF7,000-10,000 $7,000-10,000
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming production of the
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming production of the present watch with leather strap in 1971 and its subsequent sale on 2 April
present watch with porcelain-white dial, 11 black painted Roman numerals 1973.
and bracelet in white gold in 1993 and its subsequent sale on 23 July 1993.
This reference 3445 is ftted with an additional glazed display screw back,
This watch is believed to be one of less than a handful of references custom-made by the actual owner, allowing him to admire the state-of-the
3802/205 in white gold to have appeared in public to date. art automatic movement. To the best of our knowledge it has never been
ofered in public before.
Reference 3802, the “Clou de Paris” Calatrava, was launched in 1983 and
remained in production until around 2006. It was available predominantly in Reference 3445 is the frst simple calendar wristwatch ever produced by
yellow gold, few examples in white gold, with varying dial designs and with Patek Philippe. In production for 20 years from 1961 to 1981 in the three gold
and without bracelet. colors and in platinum, it is furthermore an automatic and water-resistant
timepiece.
PATEK PHILIPPE
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE 18K WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE 18K WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC ANNUAL
ANNUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, 24
SECONDS, MOON PHASES AND POWER RESERVE HOURS INDICATION, ROSE DIAL, CERTIFICATE AND BOX
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 5146, MOVEMENT NO. SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, REF. 5035, MOVEMENT NO.
3’558’771, CASE NO. 4’366’469, MANUFACTURED IN 2007 3’059’030, CASE NO. 4’044’158, MANUFACTURED IN 1999
Cal. 324/299 automatic movement stamped with the Geneva Seal, Cal. 315 S QA 24H aut. automatic movement stamped with the
36 jewels, anthracite brushed dial, applied baton and Arabic numerals, Geneva seal, 35 jewels, rose dial, applied luminous Roman numerals,
luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, railway luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, two sunken beveled subsidiary
minute divisions, two subsidiary dials for day and month in English dials for day and month in English, one subsidiary dial for 24 hours
on engine-turned beveled chapter ring, aperture for moon phases, indication, window for date, circular water-resistant-type case, glazed
window for date, circular water-resistant-type case, glazed display display screw back engraved “21.04.2000”, downturned lugs, 18K
screw back, 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, case, dial white gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
and movement signed
37 mm. diam.
39 mm. diam.
CHF20,000-30,000 $20,000-30,000
CHF18,000-28,000 $18,000-28,000
With Patek Philippe Certifcat d’Origine stamped by Lugano, Switzerland
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming production of the retailer Bucherer and dated 21 April 2000, leather pouch, product
present watch with slate-grey dial, 3 Arabic numerals and baton-cut indexes literature, setting pin, ftted wooden presentation box and outer packaging.
in white gold, luminous coating, English version in 2006 and its subsequent Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives
sale on 21 December 2006. Furthermore delivered with a photocopy of the confrming production of the present watch with silvery rose dial and Roman
Certifcate of Origin stamped Gübelin, Zürich and dated 17 February 2007 numerals in 1999 and its subsequent sale on 24 February 1999.
and cardboard service box.
Consigned by its original owner this reference 5035 has never been ofered
Recently serviced at Patek Philippe in Geneva, the present watch is preserved in public before.
in very good overall condition.
Reference 5035 was the frst wristwatch ever to be ftted with an annual
Introduced in 2005, reference 5146 replaced reference 5035, now featuring calendar. The model was in production from 1996 to 2005.
a moon phase display instead of the 24 hour indication and a power reserve.
It is ftted with the patented annual calendar mechanism. This useful The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber &
complication automatically corrects the date for months with 30 and 31 Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 323.
days while displaying the month and the day of the week - and only requires
correction once a year at the end of February.
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The following four lots, 78 – 81,
represent the complete set of
Patek Philippe’s limited edition
of the Calatrava Travel Time
ref. 5134 wristwatch made for
the 150th anniversary of their
retailer Gübelin in 2004.
All four watches are sold with
the original Patek Philippe
certifcates stamped by
Gübelin, 150 Years 5134 Patek
Philippe Gübelin brochures and
the original ftted presentation
boxes with outer 150 Years
Gübelin packagings. The
rarity of these fne timepieces
is further enhanced by their
excellent overall condition.
~78
PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR INDICATION, BLACK DIAL,
ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND BOX, MADE FOR THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF GÜBELIN
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, GÜBELIN, CALATRAVA TRAVEL TIME MODEL, REF. 5134, MOVEMENT NO. 3’087’017, CASE NO. 4’255’174,
Cal. 215 PS mechanical movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, Gyromax balance, black dial, applied white gold baton numerals,
central hand for the second time zone, two sunken engine-turned dials for 24 hour indication and constant seconds, circular water-resistant-
type case, glazed display screw back imprinted on the crystal Gübelin 1854 – 2004, two buttons for adjusting the second time zone in the band,
platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
37 mm diam.
CHF20,000-30,000 $20,000-30,000
With Patek Philippe Certifcate of Origin stamped Gübelin, Geneva and dated March 2005, suede pouch,
“150 Years 5134 Patek Philippe Gübelin” brochure, original ftted presentation box and outer “150 Year
Gübelin” packaging. Furthermore delivered with the Extract from the Archives confrming production of
the present watch with black dial in 2004 and its subsequent sale on 4 May 2004.
Reference 5134 Gübelin Calatrava Travel Time

The Calatrava Travel Time model was manufactured in 2004 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of
relationship between Patek Philippe and Gübelin. It was made in a limited edition of only 40 examples in
platinum, 50 in yellow gold and 45 in each white and pink gold.
E. Gübelin
Gübelin was founded in 1854 and has always been a family enterprise. Located in Lucerne, Switzerland,
the renowned company has designed and retailed superior quality watches and clocks ever since. Today,
Gübelin has branches throughout Europe.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
“For Gübelin”
79 80 81
~79 ~80 ~81

PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K
WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION DUAL 18K GOLD LIMITED EDITION DUAL PINK GOLD LIMITED EDITION DUAL
TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOUR
INDICATION, TWO-TONE BLUE DIAL, INDICATION, TWO-TONE BROWN DIAL, INDICATION, TWO-TONE SILVERED
ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND BOX, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND BOX, DIAL, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND BOX,
MADE FOR THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF MADE FOR THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF MADE FOR THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF
GÜBELIN GÜBELIN GÜBELIN
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, GÜBELIN, SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, GÜBELIN, SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, GÜBELIN,
CALATRAVA TRAVEL TIME MODEL, REF. CALATRAVA TRAVEL TIME MODEL, REF. CALATRAVA TRAVEL TIME MODEL, REF.
5134, MOVEMENT NO. 3’086’860, CASE NO. 5134, MOVEMENT NO. 3’087’132, CASE NO. 5134, MOVEMENT NO. 3’087’180, CASE NO.
4’254’998, MANUFACTURED IN 2003 4’224’714, MANUFACTURED IN 2003 4’237’310, MANUFACTURED IN 2003
Cal. 215 PS mechanical movement stamped Cal. 215 PS mechanical movement stamped Cal. 215 PS mechanical movement stamped
with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, Gyromax with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, Gyromax with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, Gyromax
balance, two-tone blue dial, applied white balance, two-tone brown dial, applied gold balance, two-tone silvered dial, applied
gold baton numerals, central luminous hand baton numerals, central hand for the second pink gold baton numerals, central hand for
for the second time zone, two subsidiary time zone, two sunken engine-turned the second time zone, two sunken engine-
dials for 24 hour indication and constant subsidiary dials for 24 hour indication and turned subsidiary dials for 24 hour indication
seconds, circular water-resistant-type case, constant seconds, circular water-resistant- and constant seconds, circular water-
glazed display screw back imprinted on the type case, glazed display screw back resistant-type case, glazed display screw back
crystal Gübelin 1854 - 2004, two buttons for imprinted on the crystal Gübelin 1854 - 2004, imprinted on the crystal Gübelin 1854 - 2004,
adjusting the second time zone in the band, two buttons for adjusting the second time two buttons for adjusting the time zone
18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant zone in the band, 18K gold Patek Philippe in the band, 18K pink gold Patek Philippe
clasp, case, dial and movement signed deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
37 mm. diam. 37 mm. diam. 37 mm. diam.
CHF18,000-28,000 $18,000-28,000 CHF14,000-24,000 $14,000-24,000 CHF18,000-28,000 $18,000-28,000
With Patek Philippe Certifcate of Origin stamped With Patek Philippe Certifcate of Origin stamped With Patek Philippe Certifcate of Origin stamped
Gübelin, Geneva and dated March 2005, suede Gübelin AG, St. Mortiz and dated 1 February Gübelin, Geneva and dated March 2005, suede
pouch, “150 Years 5134 Patek Philippe Gübelin” 2005, leather folder, suede pouch, “150 Years 5134 pouch, “150 Years 5134 Patek Philippe Gübelin”
brochure, original ftted presentation box and Patek Philippe Gübelin” brochure, original ftted brochure, original ftted presentation box and
outer “150 Year Gübelin” packaging. Furthermore presentation box and outer “150 Year Gübelin” outer “150 Year Gübelin” packaging. Furthermore
delivered with the Extract from the Archives packaging. Furthermore delivered with the Extract delivered with the Extract from the Archives
confrming production of the present watch with from the Archives confrming production of the confrming production of the present watch with
two-tone silvered dial in 2003 and its subsequent present watch with brown dial in 2003 and its two-tone silvered dial in 2003 and its subsequent
sale on 12 February 2004. subsequent sale on 12 February 2004. sale on 12 February 2004.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 3939HP
“Minute Repeating Tourbillon”
~82
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY FINE AND VERY RARE PLATINUM
MINUTE REPEATING TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH ENAMEL DIAL,
BREGUET NUMERALS, CERTIFICATE, SECOND CASE BACK AND BOX
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, TOURBILLON, REF. 3939H, MOVEMENT
NO. 1’903’044, CASE NO. 4’117’791, MANUFACTURED IN 1999
Cal. RTO 27 PS mechanical movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 28
jewels, minute repeating on two hammers, one minute tourbillon carriage,
white enamel dial, applied white gold Breguet numerals, outer minute
and fve minutes divisions, subsidiary seconds, circular case, glazed display
snap on back engraved D.S, platinum Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and
movement signed
34 mm. diam.
CHF250,000-350,000 $250,000-350,000
With Patek Philippe Certifcate of Origin issued by Patek Philippe SA. Salons de
Genève and dated 18 October 2000, second solid case back, second case back
leather pouch, purchase invoice, ftted wooden presentation box, box protection cloth
and outer packaging
Reference 3939, oficially launched in 1993 and in production until 2009, was
originally available in all three gold versions, and in platinum since 1994. The overall
output for platinum 3939 can be estimated at around 65 units. The movements
used for this reference bear sequential movement numbers, starting with no.
1’903’000: a yellow gold example which now resides in the Patek Philippe museum.
Consequently, the present piece bears the 45th such movement to leave Patek
Philippe workshop.
The case was made by Jean-Pierre Hagmann (early production) and later by Ateliers
Réunis. It is 34 mm. in diameter, and 10.9 mm. thick. Such dimensions completely
ignore the trend for larger timepieces typical of the current fashion. There are two
reasons for this: frst of all, this model was designed in the early 1990s, when the
demand for larger timepieces had yet to fully bloom; another reason is that Patek
Philippe decided to create, in the typical tradition of this revered manufacturer,
a supremely elegant and understated timepiece: an object which expresses the
pinnacle of aesthetical balance and mechanical perfection reached by watchmaking
at the time. Indeed, ftting a tourbillon and a minute repeating complication in a 34
mm. case is nothing short of outstanding from a technical point of view.
Not only is this one of the most dificult to acquire modern Patek Philippe references
– indeed only 15 other similar pieces have become available over 25 years – but the
present example, appearing now for the frst time on the public market, furthermore
features the unusual “Delta Swiss” designation on the dial. Such Delta dials seem to
have been produced in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The origin of this particular
signature has never been clarifed. Two theories have been put forward: one states
that one of the master enameller who worked on these dials added the deltas as a
sort of signature following in the footsteps of the aprior (sigma) dials. The second
theory considers this signature an indication of the material the dial is made of
(either denoting the enamel fnish, or the metal of the plate). It has to be stressed,
however, that both these theory are simply an educated speculation. The only
ascertained fact is the rarity and appeal of such an unusual signature, especially
when found on such an important and uncommon timepiece.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
83 84
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTOR THE PROPERTY OF A SWISS LADY
~83 ~84
PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD LIMITED EDITION
WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH BOX OFFICIER WRISTWATCH WITH BREGUET NUMERALS AND BOX
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 5110, MOVEMENT NO. SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, OFFICIER MODEL, REF. 3960,
3’207’723, CASE NO. 4’129’500, MANUFACTURED IN 2001 MOVEMENT NO. 767’760, CASE NO. 2’862’672, MANUFACTURED IN
1988
Cal. 240 HU automatic movement stamped with the Geneva seal,
33 jewels, engine-turned opaline-white dial, applied pink gold baton Cal. 215 mechanical movement stamped with the Geneva seal,
numerals, 24 hour ring divided into nocturnal and diurnal hours, 18 jewels, gold dust cover engraved with commemorative text
outer revolving ring with names of 24 world cities, circular water- and movement number, porcelain white dial, Breguet numerals,
resistant-type case, glazed display screw back, square button in the subsidiary seconds, circular case, hinged back, extended screwed
band at 10 o’clock to adjust the time zone, extended downturned lugs, 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dust cover, dial and movement
lugs, 18K pink gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, case, dial and signed
movement signed 34 mm. diam.
37 mm. diam. CHF12,000-18,000 $12,000-18,000
CHF15,000-25,000 $15,000-25,000
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming manufacture of the
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming production of the present watch with Breguet numerals in 1988 and its subsequent sale on 18
present watch with guilloché opaline-white dial and rose gold indexes in May 1989 and ftted presentation box.
2001 and its subsequent sale on 16 August 2001, presentation box and outer
To the best of our knowledge this reference 3960 has never been ofered in
packaging.
pubic before.
Consigned by its original owner this reference 5110 has never been ofered in
The celebrated “Oficier” model was made to commemorate Patek Philippe’s
public before.
150th Anniversary in April 1989. It was available in a limited edition of 2000
Reference 5110 was in production from 2000 until 2006 when it was pieces in yellow gold, 150 pieces in white gold and 50 pieces in platinum.
replaced by reference 5130. It was available in all four case materials yellow,
The model is illustrated and described in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek
white, pink gold and platinum.
Philippe Watches, Vol. II, p. 216.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 5002R
“The Pink Sky Moon
Tourbillon”
~+85
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY FINE, RARE AND
IMPORTANT 18K PINK GOLD DOUBLE-DIAL WRISTWATCH
WITH TWELVE COMPLICATIONS INCLUDING “CATHEDRAL”
MINUTE REPEATER, TOURBILLON, PERPETUAL CALENDAR
WITH RETROGRADE DATE, MOON AGE AND ANGULAR
MOTION, SIDEREAL TIME AND SKY CHART, ORIGINAL SALES
TAG AND SETTING PIN
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, SKY MOON TOURBILLON
MODEL, REF. 5002R, MOVEMENT NO. 5’000’235, CASE NO.
Cal. RTO 27 QR SID LU CL mechanical movement, 55 jewels,
one minute tourbillon, minute repeating on two extra-long
“Cathedral” gongs, opaline white front dial embossed with
Calatrava cross motif, applied Roman numerals, retrograde date
display with red Arabic numerals, four sunken engine-turned
subsidiary dials for leap year, day in English, month in English and
moon age, back dial with 24-hour scale and Arabic numerals for
sidereal time, skeletonized white hands, sky chart of the Northern
Hemisphere, ellipse framing the visible sky, display of angular
motion of the moon and its phase, circular case, band and minute
repeating slide fnely engraved with halved Calatrava crosses motif,
two crowns in the band, 18K pink gold Patek Philippe buckle, case,
44 mm. diam.
CHF700,000-900,000 $700,000-900,000
With Patek Philippe original sales tag featuring reference, case and
movement numbers, wooden and pink gold setting pin, wooden
presentation box and outer packaging.
Consigned by an important private collector and in like new overall

condition it represents the rare occasion for the afcioinado of rare
timepieces to become the proud owner of one of the most iconic and
ground-breaking landmark models of Patek Philippe’s modern production.
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Reference 5002 Sky Moon Tourbillon
Produced from 2001 to 2011 with an extremely rarefed output of only around 10 watches per year (a rarity confrmed by the fact that so far only 3 other
examples in pink gold have appeared on the market), reference 5002 is doubtlessly one of the most important wristwatches of our time.
At its launch in 2001, it was Patek Philippe’s most complicated wristwatch ever and the frm’s frst model incorporating a double dial. Inspired by the “Star
Calibre 2000” which features a complex sky-chart, Patek Philippe succeeded in miniaturizing the model to wristwatch size. Its 686 components add up to
a unique combination of high complications, including a tourbillon adjusted to run within a high precision rate of -2/+1 seconds maximum daily variation.
This double-dialed mechanical wonder incorporates on one side a retrograde perpetual calendar with moon phase indication, on the other a celestial chart
of the northern hemisphere; a horizon ellipse for a particular location, indications for the meridian passage of Sirius (chosen because it is the brightest
star in the night sky, at magnitude -1.46 –nearly twice as bright as Canopus, the next brightest star), age and angular motion of the moon and sidereal
time. Sidereal, or “star” time, is based on the amount of time it takes for a given star to return to a given point in the sky. This is in turn determined by the
amount of time it takes for the Earth to make one full rotation on its axis.
The transparent crystal disk on the back of the Sky Moon Tourbillon rotates once per sidereal day, also the amount of time which is the basis for the
sidereal time display. The meridian passage of Sirius is shown as well, the disk is driven by means of teeth on its circumference, concealed from view by
the bezel, comparable to the mechanism of “mystery” clocks.
Its “cathedral” minute repeating mechanism, another premiere, was developed by Patek Philippe in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology. The new steel alloy and the extended lengths of the gongs generate a long and harmonious repeating sound.
The case is fnely engraved with the “Calatrava cross” pattern, and so is the main dial: this is the frst appearance in Patek Philippe’s catalogue of a
timepiece with fnely engraved case and dial, a trend which the manufacturer now applies to a number of its high end wristwatches, most notably the
recent celebratory Grand Master Chime.
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The present reference 5002R is fresh to the market and believed
to be the only 4th example of this model in pink gold to appear in
public to date.
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LOTS 86 - 120
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE EUROPEAN
COLLECTOR
•~+86
ROLEX. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE 9K YELLOW AND WHITE
GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH TWO-TONE SILVERED DIAL,
OBSERVATORY QUALITY MOVEMENT, ORIGINAL WATCH
RATING CERTIFICATE AND BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, PRINCE, CHRONOMETER, REF. 971, MOVEMENT NO.
70’584, CASE NO. 64’958, CIRCA 1930
Tonneau-shaped Extra Prima Observatory Quality mechanical
movement, 15 jewels, two-tone silvered dial, Arabic numerals, inner
railway minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, yellow gold rectangular
case, white gold flared sides, snap on back, gold-plated Rolex buckle,
26 mm width & 42.5 mm. length
CHF6,000-9,000 $6,000-9,000
With Official Controlment Offices for the Rating of Watches Watch

Rate Certifcate and card dated 1 August 1930 and Rolex period leather
presentation box.
The present timepiece is distinguished by its remarkable overall condition

and its superior quality movement: at the time, Rolex movement could be
of three qualities: Prima, Ultra Prima and Extra Prima. The Ultra and Extra
Prima versions allowed for adjustments to position and temperature. The
86
present watch not only features indeed a superior Extra Prima movement, but
it also bear on the bridge the designation “Observatory Grade”, indicating an
even higher level of accuracy.
A fnal layer of appeal is given by the Glasgow import stamps inside the
case back, denoting the original destination of the piece. Watches shipped to
England were usually shipped dismantled, and reassembled once imported.
For this reason, the case number engraved on the case back is repeated on
the inside of the case body, so that the two pieces would not be mismatched
during the reassembly process.
Lots, 87 and 88 are fne examples of Ref. 6298, an updated

version of the Explorer prototype reference 6098, it was
launched in the early 1950s, its case comparable to the large
size bubble back wristwatches. Early examples featured white
or silvered dials, later models were ftted with the typical
Explorer-type black dial with Arabic quarters.
•+87
ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH
SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL PRECISION, REF. 6298, CASE
NO. 915’337, CIRCA 1952
Cal. A.296 automatic movement, silvered dial, applied dagger
numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre
seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw
down crown, Rolex Oyster bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
CHF2,000-4,000 $2,000-4,000
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ROLEX
90
89
•+89
•+90
ROLEX. A FINE STAINLESS STEEL
AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP ROLEX. A FINE AND VERY RARE
CENTRE SECONDS, WHITE HONEYCOMB STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC
DIAL, PINK GOLD NUMERALS AND WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE
HANDS, MADE FOR THE CANADIAN SECONDS AND TWO-TONE SILVERED
MARKET DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL,
PRECISION, EXPLORER, ROTOR, SELF- EXPLORER, SUPER PRECISION, REF. 5500,
WINDING, REF. 6150, CASE NO. 931’178, CIRCA CASE NO. 369’319, CIRCA 1958
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1953
Cal. 1530 automatic movement, 25 jewels,
Cal. 775 automatic movement, 2 jewels, two-tone silvered dial, applied lozenge and
•+88
white honeycomb dial, applied pink gold baton numerals, luminous accents, luminous
ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC dagger and Arabic numerals, luminous Alpha hands, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE accents, luminous hands, sweep centre
SECONDS shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL,
seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant- engraved “Rolex Oyster case” to the outside
PRECISION, REF. 6298, CASE NO. 928’359, type case, screw back, screw down crown, and “II.1958” to the inside, screw down
CIRCA 1953 stainless steel expendable Rolex Oyster crown, stainless steel Rolex buckle, case, dial
Automatic movement, 2 jewels, white matte bracelet, deployant clasp stamped, case, dial and movement signed
dial, luminous dagger and Arabic numerals, and movement signed
33 mm. diam.
luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, 35 mm. diam.; overall bracelet length approx.
tonneau-shaped water-resistant bubble 185 mm. CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000
back type case, screw back stamped III.53,
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000 Rolex reference 5500 was in production from
stainless steel Rolex buckle, case, dial and
1958 to 1967. Consequently, this is one of
movement signed The frst two models to bear the legendary the very frst iterations of the model. This is
36 mm. diam. “Explorer” name were references 6150 and 6350, confrmed by the fact that the dial bears the
both introduced in 1953 after the successful Swiss designation, indicating radium luminous
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000 ascent of Mount Everest by Sir Edmund Hilary numerals. Additionally, the present piece bears
and Tenzing Norgay. Whereas the frst was ftted the Super Precision designation, indicating the
with the “Precision” movement, the latter featured presence of the calibre 1530. This model could
a chronometer version. be ftted with two diferent calibre: cal. 1520,
bearing the designation “precision” on the dial,
Amongst the most sought after features of early and cal. 1530, like the present “super precision”
Explorer models are the engine-turned dials, also timepiece. In fact, cal. 1530 will also be used in
called honeycomb. One of the ultimate exclusivities certifed chronometer watches, such as ref. 5504.
are the of-white honeycomb dials which were However, for reasons unknown, no ref. 5500 was
then reserved for the Canadian market. ever oficially certifed.
ROLEX
Ref. 6543
~+91
“Milgauss”
ROLEX. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND EARLY RARE STAINLESS
STEEL AUTOMATIC AMAGNETIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP
CENTRE SECONDS, TROPICAL HONEYCOMB DIAL AND SERVICE
INVOICE
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, MILGAUSS, REF. 6543, CASE
NO. 145’159, CIRCA 1955
Cal. 1065 automatic movement, 25 jewels, tropical dark chocolate
honeycomb dial, dot and applied dagger numerals, luminous hands,
sweep centre seconds, outer minute divisions, tonneau-shaped water-
resistant-type case, black revolving bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw
back, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex buckle, case, dial and
movement signed
37.5 mm. diam.
CHF80,000-140,000 $80,000-140,000
With Rolex original Service Invoice dated 21 December 1981.
(detail of Rolex original Service Invoice dated 21 December 1981)
The present Milgauss is an exceedingly rare and early example of the famous
reference 6543, impressing with the untouched honeycomb dial which over
time has taken a dark chocolate brown colour, the original hands, the sharp
lines of the full case and the crisp numbers between the lugs.
Sold by its original owner in this saleroom on 12 November 2012 (lot 136) and
purchased by the present owner, this much sought after “two owner since
new” watch is a fne trophy for the collector of rare timepieces.
Reference 6543
In production during a very short period only, reference 6543, the very frst
Milgauss model ever made, was soon replaced by reference 6541, featuring
the famous “thunderbolt” seconds hand.
The other two elements diferentiating reference 6543 from its successor
are the width in between the lugs, 19 mm. versus 20 mm. of the later version.
The case of reference 6543 consisted of a very thick screw back and by a
soft iron ring around the movement whereas reference 6541 was ftted with
the anti-magnetic “cage”, a two part soft iron container.
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MILGAUSS REFERENCES 6543 AND 6541 - LOTS 91 AND 92
The “Milgauss”, Rolex frst oficially anti-magnetic wristwatch, was launched in 1954, designed for use in areas of high electro-
magnetic radiation, such as power stations or research labs - namely the European Organization for Nuclear Research “CERN”
(initially “Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire”, today “Organisation Européenne pour la Recherche Nucléaire”), said to
have requested the production of such watch from Rolex. The thesis seems to be plausible since the brochure sold with the later
Milgauss ref. 1019 featured the image of a scientist at work in a CERN laboratory, caption reading “View of the main control room
at the CERN 25”.
The name “Milgauss” is a fusion between the French word “mille” for 1000 and “Gauss”, the magnetism unite of measure, hence
indication a resistance up to 1000 Oersted.
At the time of its launch the “Milgauss” was regarded a marvel of horological engineering, functioning perfectly when subject to a
magnetic feld of 1000 Oersted, its guaranteed limit, but remaining accurate even at 5000 Oersted. The infuence of radiation on
the balance work causing a loss of accuracy was reduced by using the principles of a “Faraday Cage”, e.g. by placing the movement
in an iron inner case shielding the movement. The Faraday Cage is attributed to the physicist Michael Faraday who, in 1863, built a
room coated with metal foil and allowed high-voltage discharges from an electrostatic generator to strike its outside. He then used
an electroscope to show that there was no excess electric charge on the inside of the room’s walls.
The so-called “honeycomb” dials, consisting of two cross aluminium layers, protected the watches further against radiation.
Due to a lack of popularity, reference 6541 was produced during four years only and was then replaced by reference 1019, featuring
a blank bezel, straight sweep seconds hand and a calibre 1580 movement. The Milgauss ceased production altogether in 1988,
taking almost a decade of before coming back to life in 2007 in the guise of ref. 116400.
Today, the early “Milgauss” models, such as the two lots ofered here for sale, enjoy enormous popularity amongst collectors.
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ROLEX
Ref. 6541
“Milgauss”
+92
ROLEX. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE The present watch is an extremely attractive example of the iconic Milgauss
STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC ANTI-MAGNETIC WRISTWATCH reference 6541, featuring the very rare and sought after honeycomb dial
WITH BLACK HONEYCOMB DIAL, SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, and the original “thunderbolt” sweep centre seconds hand. Over time, the
BRACELET AND PERIOD BROCHURE scarlet red colour of the designation “Milgauss” has turned into a dark pink,
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, MILGAUSS, REF. 6541, CASE rendering it very unique appearance.
NO. 412’207, CIRCA 1958
Cal. 1066M automatic movement, 25 jewels, anti-magnetic cap, The watch is furthermore preserved in very good overall condition, still
black honeycomb dial, white dot and applied silvered dagger maintaining the original hands and bezel and the period bracelet, all rarities
numerals to 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, silvered dauphine hands, thunderbolt by themselves. The case has never been subject to careless polishing and
impressing with its full body and the clearly defned futing to the lugs.
sweep centre seconds hand, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case,
black revolving bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back, screw down Milgauss reference 6541
crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet, deployant clasp Launched in the mid-1950s shortly after reference 6543, reference 6541 was
stamped 2.61, case, dial and movement signed the frst watch introducing the anti-magnetic soft iron container encasing the
movement, made after the principles of the Faraday cage.
CHF50,000-80,000 $50,000-80,000 The model is further distinguished by the “thunderbolt” sweep centre
seconds hand.
With Rolex period Milgauss brochure.
(detail of the dial)
64
ROLEX
Ref. 6542
“The Double Red
GMT-Master”
THE GMT-MASTER... “THE FINEST TIMEPIECE FOR FLIGHT NAVIGATION”

(MAJOR F. LIBBY, USAFR)
+93
ROLEX. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS To date, only two references 6542 with this particular dial design are known
STEEL AUTOMATIC DUAL TIME WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP to exist, this watch, no. 112’927, and no. 112’873. This exceedingly small
CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, BAKELITE BEZEL, DOUBLE RED number leads to the assumption that Rolex tested the indication of a depth
PRINTING, BRACELET, BLANK GUARANTEE, GMT-MASTER rating in addition to the model name before settling on the gilt (then white)
CARD, BROCHURE AND BOX “GMT-Master” designation only. A conceivable decision since the GMT-
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 50M-165FT, GMT-MASTER, Master was never meant to be a diver’s watch, hence also its depth rating of
REF. 6542, CASE NO. 112’927, MANUFACTURED IN 1955
50m-165ft, half of the rating of the Submariner models from the period.
Cal. 1030 automatic movement, 25 jewels, black dial, luminous dot, Another noteworthy fact of the present reference 6542 are the diferent
baton and dagger numerals, luminous Mercedes hands, central hand tones of the “double red” printing, the depth rating in scarlet red whereas the
for the second time zone, sweep centre seconds, magnifed window GMT-Master designation shows a rather rose tone.
for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving blue One of the rarest and most exclusive Rolex vintage sports watches to come
and red bakelite bezel calibrated for 24 hours, screw back stamped to the market in many years, the appeal of this watch is further enhanced by
IV.55, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet, its superbly original condition, the original bakelite bezel, the correct hands
deployant clasp stamped 2.55, case, dial and movement signed and crown and the Oyster bracelet from the same period.
38 mm. diam., overall bracelet length approx. 180 mm.

CHF50,000-80,000 $50,000-80,000
With Rolex period blank Guarantee, GMT-Master card and brochure,

Reference 6542, the frst GMT-Master model, was introduced in 1954,
ftted with a bright acrylic or bakelite bezel insert, black gloss dials with gilt
printing and cases without crown guards.
The present GMT-Master is not only a very early example of this legendary model
but most importantly an exceptionally rare variant, distinguished by the “double-
red” printing of the depth rating 50m -165ft and the designation GMT-Master.
65
ROLEX
Ref. 6202
“Monometer”
+94
ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND EARLY STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET AND
BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, MONOMETER, REF. 6202, CASE NO. 949’401, CIRCA 1953
Cal. A260 automatic movement, 2 jewels, black lacquer dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous gilt Pencil and sweep centre
seconds hands, stainless steel tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back stamped III.53, screw
down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet, deployant clasp stamped 2.53, case, dial and movement signed.
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
With Rolex period presentation box and outer packaging.
In 1953, Rolex registered the unusual name “Monometer”, most likely to emphasize the scientifc nature of the watch, designed as a timepiece for professionals
and build to highest standards. One could suspect a connection to the frm’s “Manometer Bourdon” device, a pressure gauge for measuring the depth of
oceans or lakes. Filed for patent in 1955, this ingenious instrument must have been developed for Auguste and Jacques Piccard’s deep sea diving expeditions.
The reference number used for the Monometer (and also for the “Subaqua”, released simultaneously and likewise made in an extremely small series only) was
6202, same as the functionally identical “Turn-o-Graph” launched at the same time.
Regarded as the earliest Submariner even though not carrying the designation yet as Rolex was most likely still experimenting with the appropriate name, the
Monometer was made in an exceedingly small series only. The watches are known with two diferent dial styles, honeycomb or plain black lacquer, such as the
present example. It is thought that to date only fve specimen of this ultra-rare model have appeared in public, supporting the experimental theory.
The present “Monometer”, still featuring the original bezel, gold “pencil” hour and minute and “lollipop” second hands, the correct crown and a period bracelet
dated 2.53, represents the rare opportunity to own an example considered the frst ever Submariner reference.
66
ROLEX
Ref. 6205
“Submariner”
95
+95
ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET, ROLEX
SERVICE CENTRE RECEIPT, BLANK GUARANTEE, TAG AND BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUBMARINER, REF. 6205, CASE NO. 85’979, CIRCA 1954
Cal. A260 9 æ’’’ automatic movement, 18 jewels, black lacquer dial, luminous baton and dot numerals, luminous gilt Mercedes and sweep
centre seconds hands, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back, screw down crown,
stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet, clasp stamped 3.56, case, dial and movement signed
CHF10,000-20,000 $10,000-20,000
With Rolex Service Centre Hong Kong receipt dated 11 October 2005 for the replacement of the crystal, Rolex period blank Guarantee, tag, presentation box
The present reference 6205 is distinguished by its very appealing original overall condition, still retaining the correct crown, bezel and hands.
Reference 6205
One of the rarest and most sought after Submariner models ever produced, reference 6205 was exclusively available in 1954 and 1955 and made in a very
small series. Only some models featured the designation “Submariner” on the dial. It is the second so-called “small crown” Submariner after reference 6204,
introducing many new improvements, most notably the increased depth resistance of 100 meters, the larger crown (6 mm.) for better handling, black lacquer
dial with gilt printing but without the depth rating, luminous dot hour markers, Mercedes hands and a large seconds hand. The bezels featured a silver triangle,
without the frst 15 minutes, only fve minute intervals.
67
ROLEX
Ref. 5510
“Big Crown”
A DIVER’S DREAM COME TRUE!
+96
ROLEX. A VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET, BLANK
GUARANTEE, ROLEX SUBMARINER BROCHURE, SWIMPRUF OYSTER TAG, ANCHOR AND BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 200M=660FT, SUBMARINER, REF. 5510, CASE NO. 362’225, CIRCA 1958
Cal. 1530 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black lacquer dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous gilt Mercedes and sweep
centre seconds hands, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back stamped 1.1958, large
screw down Brevet crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial, and movement signed
CHF30,000-50,000 $30,000-50,000
With Rolex blank Guarantee, Rolex Geneva Swimpruf Oyster tag, Rolex Oyster Guaranteed 660 ft./200 meters under water anchor, Submariner Rolex brochure
and presentation box.
In production for one year only, 1958, reference 5510 is one of the rarest, perhaps the rarest “big crown” Submariner, and among the most sought after Rolex
sports watches. The combination of the very large 8 mm. crown and the lack of crown guards make it one of the most immediately recognizable Submariner
models.
The present reference 5510 is a most appealing example of this rare reference, distinguished by its overall very original condition, including the correct “Brevet”
crown, gilt hands and the bezel with small red triangle and minute markers between 1 and 15.
The presence of the period accessories further enhance the collectability of this “James Bond big crown” Submariner.
In the movies Dr. No and Goldfnger, Sean Connery alias James Bond is wearing a Rolex Submariner. Since then, the early Submariner models without crown
guard such as the present reference 5510 as well as references 6200 and 6538 (see the following lot and lot 273 in this auction) and others are also known as
the “James Bond” models.
68
ROLEX
Ref. 6538
“James Bond”
+97
ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, LARGE CROWN,
BRACELET, SUBMARINER 200 CARD, SWIMPRUF OYSTER TAG, ANCHOR AND PRESENTATION BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 200M=660FT, SUBMARINER, REF. 6538, CASE NO. 426’200, CIRCA 1956
Cal. 1030 mechanical movement, 25 jewels, black lacquer dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous gilt Mercedes and sweep
centre seconds hands, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back, large screw down
Brevet crown, stainless steel riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet, clasp stamped III.53, case, dial and movement signed
CHF30,000-50,000 $30,000-50,000
With Rolex Submariner 200 card, Rolex Oyster Swimpruf tag, Rolex Oyster Guaranteed 660 ft./200 meters under water anchor and presentation box.
A highlight for the connoisseur of rare timepieces, this Submariner is preserved in very appealing overall condition. It is distinguished by its attractive and
nicely aged black lacquer “Spider Web” dial, defned by the crisscrossing of light cracks throughout the entire dial. Like the colour shift of tropical dials, this
characteristic is due to ageing and amplifes the collectability and aesthetic impact of the timepiece.
Reference 6538
Reference 6538, the upgraded version of reference 6200, was introduced to the market in 1955. It was depth rated to 200 meters (660 ft), featured an 8 mm.
crown with no crown guards. The dial with gilt printing, with or without depth rating but with the gilt printed designation “Submariner”, gilt “Mercedes” hands,
the bezel with red triangle and divisions for the frst 15 minutes. Between 1956 and 1958, a special issue of the model was made for the British Royal Navy and
the Royal Canadian Navy.
Reference 6538 has come to international fame when prominently worn by 007 Agent James Bond during his stint in “Dr. No”. Its frst and best remembered
appearance was when Bond enters a bar and while lighting a cigarette checks the precise time on his reliable tool watch. As a professional agent would expect,
the explosive device previously planted by him blows up on the dot as indicated by his Submariner. Consequently, Bond and his reference 6538 are the only
two “guests” to maintain their composure...
It is therefore no surprise that amongst thoroughbred Rolex afcionados, reference 6538 enjoys the most authentic status as the “James Bond” model, defned
by its masculine case proportions and the large 8 mm. crown without crown guards, lending it an unmistakable look.
69
ROLEX
Ref. 6536
“Red Depth”
THE SUBMARINER - A WATCH SPECIALLY

DESIGNED FOR ALL SUBMARINE AND AQUATIC ACTIVITIES
+98
ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND EARLY STAINLESS STEEL With period Rolex Geneva Swimpruf Oyster tag, Rolex Oyster Guaranteed 100
AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, metres/330ft. under water anchor and cord, The Submariner Rolex Oyster
RARE RED DEPTH RATING, BRACELET, SUBMARINER 100 CARD, Perpetual brochure dated 1958, The Roley Oyster Perpetual Submariner 100
BROCHURE, SWIMPRUF OYSTER TAG, ANCHOR AND BOX card and presentation box.
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 100/330, SUBMARINER, REF.
6536, CASE NO. 89’212, MANUFACTURED IN 1956 Reference 6536, one of the earliest and rarest Submariner ever, was
Cal. 1030 automatic movement, 25 jewels, black lacquer dial, introduced in 1955 and remained in production during just one year, the
luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous gilt Mercedes models featuring fve digits serial numbers. The rarest variant within this
already exceedingly rare model however is the one with red depth printing,
and sweep centre seconds hands, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type
as the present example. It can safely be assumed that Rolex tested a rating
case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back, screw
indication in red without mentioning feet or meters before fnally settling on
down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet, deployant the white “100m=330ft” found on later models.
clasp stamped 4.56, case, dial and movement signed
A highlight for the connoisseur of rare timepieces, this Submariner is
furthermore preserved in extremely appealing original overall condition,
CHF40,000-60,000 $40,000-60,000 featuring the case back with crossed-out reference 6538, new number 6536
written at a diferent position, black gloss dial with gilt printing, gold hands
and designation “Swiss”, the crown with the cross symbol surmounted by the
Rolex logo, the bezel with silvered triangle and the correct bracelet dating
from 1956.
Its black lacquer dial shows an incredibly charismatic grainy patina

which has formed naturally over the years, most probably due to various
atmospheric infuences and sunlight. The attractively discoloured luminous
material to numerals and hands display a fascinating sand tone with the
6 o’clock hour marker showing a lighter tone, a particularity often seen on
early Rolex sports watches. The case, never exposed to careless polishing,
impresses any beholder with its full body and well-defned facets of the lugs.
Rarity, overall original condition and the presence of a variety of accessories

render this watch a rare fnd for the avid collector.
70
ROLEX
Ref. 6536/1
“Submariner”
TIME IN THE TWILIGHT OF DEEP WATER
+99
ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, BLANK GUARANTEE, BROCHURE, ANCHOR AND
BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 100M=330FT, SUBMARINER, REF. 6536/1, CASE NO. 229’727, CIRCA 1957
Cal. 1030 automatic movement, 25 jewels, black lacquer dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous gilt Mercedes and sweep
centre seconds hands, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back stamped 1.57, screw
down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster extendable riveted bracelet, deployant clasp stamped 4.57, case, dial and movement signed
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
With Rolex period blank Guarantee, The Submariner brochure, Rolex Oyster Guaranteed 100 meters/330 ft. under water anchor and presentation box.
The anchors were attached to every Submariner to signify that the model was pressure-proof to the indicated depth.
Reference 6536/1
Reference 6536/1, successor of reference 6536, was introduced in 1955 and remained in production until 1959. Essentially identical to its predecessor it was
also available with the chronometer version of calibre 1030. It also featured a case without crown guard and a 6 mm. crown with the small line below the Rolex
logo. The black laquer dials show the white printed depth rating “100m=330ft”, gilt printed “Submariner” and gilt Mercedes hands. The bezel of early models
had minute markers in 10-minute intervals and a red triangle, later series the minute markers for the frst 15 minutes.
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Reference 5513
The Military version of the Submariner ref. 5513 was adapted following the specifcations requested by the British Ministry of Defence. The watches had to be
ftted with fxed bar lugs with a diameter of at least 2 mm. The dials had to be easily readable and were therefore equipped with the larger “sword” hands. They
also had to show the international symbol for Tritium, the encircled “T”. The hack feature allowing the precise setting of the time was another specifc request.
The models furthermore had a unique bezel with sixty minute marks rather than only the frst ffteen minutes. The outside of the case backs were marked with
the military broad arrow sign, Ministry of Defence issue numbers and unit number. Furthermore the inside of the case backs repeated the serial number which
is commonly only found between the lugs.
72
ROLEX
Ref. 5513
“Milsub”
+100
ROLEX. A VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, HACK FEATURE
AND MILITARY MARKINGS, MADE FOR THE BRITISH ROYAL NAVY
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 660FT=200M, SUBMARINER, REF.
5513, CASE NO. 3’926’971, CIRCA 1972
Cal. 1520 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black matte dial, encircled
“T” indicating the military use, luminous dot, baton and dagger
numerals, luminous hands, luminous sweep centre seconds, outer minute
divisions, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, black bidirectional
revolving bezel graduated for 60 units, fxed bars, screw back engraved
with military issue numbers 0552/923-7697 and unit number 421/75,
screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed
39.5 mm. diam.
CHF80,000-120,000 $80,000-120,000
This “Milsub” reference 5513 is a very attractive representative of this landmark

model, preserved in excellent overall condition. The untouched dial impresses
with the highly attractive discoloration of the luminous material to numerals and
hands, the diferent shades of sand-brown rendering the watch a very unique
appearance. The case has preserved its full proportions to the best extend, both
the reference and serial numbers fnely engraved between the lugs are clearly
legible and repeated to the inside of the back cover, as the connoisseur would
expect. The bezel is the correct version featuring minute markings, unique for the
military Submariner series.
The outside of the case back of the present watch is engraved with the
following markings:
- 0552 for British Ministry of Defence
- 923-7697 for the NATO code
- the Broad Arrow characterizing all watches owned by the British Army
- the issue number 421 and issue year 75
(detail of case back engravings)
73
ROLEX
Ref. 1665
“Patent Pending”
+101
ROLEX. A VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, GAS ESCAPE VALVE,
“DOUBLE RED MKI” DIAL, “PATENT PENDING” CASE, BRACELET, ANCHOR AND BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SEA-DWELLER, SUBMARINER 2000, 2000FT=610M, “DOUBLE RED” MODEL, REF. 1665, CASE NO.
2’117’426, CIRCA 1967
Cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black matte dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds,
outer minute divisions, window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, bidirectional revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units,
gas escape valve in the band, screw back engraved “Rolex, Oyster Gas Escape Valve (Patent Pending)”, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex
Oyster bracelet, extendable deployant clasp stamped “Pat. Pend.” on the extension link and “4.67”, case, dial and movement signed
CHF60,000-90,000 $60,000-90,000
With Rolex Oyster Guaranteed 610 metres/2000 ft. under water anchor and cord and period presentation box.
The helium valve, allowing helium and other gases to escape hence enabling the watch to withstand compression even at extreme depths, was developed
by Rolex in cooperation with the French diving frm COMEX and used for the Submariner references 5513 and 5514. Following the success of these models,
Rolex decided to commercialize their invention with the launch of the celebrated Sea-Dweller reference 1665 in 1967, the frst wristwatch designed for use in
saturation diving, ftted with a Rolex patent valve in the band and guaranteed waterproof to 610 meters depth.
The model was rushed to production while Rolex had not received the fnal approval for the patent of
the helium valve, resulting in the very frst models of reference 1665 being sold with the case backs
engraved (Patent Pending) in parenthesis. According to literature, only around 150 examples of these
early examples were made with serial numbers ranging between 1.7 million and 2.2 million.
The present reference 1665 is one of these extremely rare examples, featuring a number of specifc
characteristics of this celebrated version, clearly distinguishing them from their “patented” successors:
-most evidently the so-called Mark I or Mk I dial, standing out by the colour of the double red printing of
the “Sea-Dweller” on the frst line followed by the “Submariner 2000” on the second line. The initial red
print, possibly printed over white paint, has over time faded to a pink, almost white colour. The two lines
are of identical size. Furthermore the letter “B” of the word SUBMARINER is perfectly aligned with “S”
of the model name SEA-DWELLER
- “Oyster Gas Escape Valve” and (Patent Pending) engraved around the case back
- inside of the case back featuring reference 1665, the last three digits of the serial number and quarter
and year of production, in this instance 426 and IV.67
-the rare Rolex prototype bracelet with the company’s iconic crown on the edge of the deployant clasp,
the clasp dated 4.67 and the extension piece marked “Rolex “ and “Pat. Pend”.
Furthermore preserved in overall appealing condition, the present Patent Pending Double Red Sea-
Dweller must be considered a highlight for the collector of this exceedingly rare model.
(detail of the case back) Reference 1665 “Patent Pending” is described and illustrated in 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John
Goldberger, p. 190.
74
ROLEX
Ref. 1665
“COMEX No. 2249”
+102
ROLEX. AN EXTREMELY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH “RAIL” DIAL, DATE, GAS ESCAPE VALVE AND
BRACELET, MADE FOR COMEX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, COMEX, 2000FT=600M, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED, SEA-DWELLER MODEL,
REF. 1665, CASE NO. 6’675’759, COMEX ISSUE NO. 2249, CIRCA 1981
Cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black matte dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous Mercedes hands, sweep centre
seconds, window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, gas escape valve in the band,
screw back engraved “Rolex Patent Oyster Gas Escape Valve” and with COMEX issue no. “2249”, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex
Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
CHF60,000-90,000 $60,000-90,000
With Rolex period “Compagie Maritime d’Expertise” sales tag.
Between the late 1960s and the early 1980s, roughly 300 examples of the Sea-Dweller reference 1665
ftted with a gas escape valve were supplied to COMEX (Compagnie Maritime d’Expertise) in Marseille,
a professional diving operation for the oil industry. The model was never available to the public.
Worn under sometimes extreme conditions (for which it was actually made for), a number of these
watches have not survived, others have been repeatedly serviced, sometimes not with period or correct
exchanged parts.
The present COMEX Sea-Dweller reference 1665 is one of the exceedingly rare examples of this model
preserved in excellent overall condition. It impresses with a number of details considered treasures by
the demanding collector, such as its so-called “rail” dial. Its name is derived from the symmetric division
of the two lines below the centre, “Superlative” and “Oficially” to the left, clearly separated by a vertical
space (thus “rail”), and “Chronometer” and “Certifed” to the right. The case has retained its sharp
outlines, crisp milling and last but not least the correct Oyster bracelet for this model, reference 93150.
COMEX reference 1665 is described and illustrated in 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John
Goldberger, pp. 222 & 223.
75
ROLEX
Ref. 16600
+103
103
ROLEX. A VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, GAS ESCAPE VALVE,
HACK FEATURE, BRACELET, GARANTIE, SALES TAG, DIVING TABLE, TOOL AND BOX, MADE FOR COMEX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SEA-DWELLER, 4000FT=220M, REF. 16600, CASE NO. N283772, COMEX ISSUE NO. 3277, CIRCA 1992
Cal. 3135 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black gloss dial, applied luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, sweep centre seconds, outer
minute divisions, window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, unidirectional revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, gas
escape valve in the band, screw back engraved “Rolex Oyster, Original Gas Escape Valve” and with COMEX issue No. 3277, screw down
crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, extendable deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. diam.
CHF25,000-35,000 $25,000-35,000
With Rolex blank punched Garantie, sale tags, Rolex Buehlmann table card with air diving decompression table in transparent holder, green document holder,
calendar for the years 1992 and 1993, period brochures and ftted presentation box.
The present Sea-Dweller reference 16600 is one of the only around 200 examples of this model
supplied to the Compagnie Maritime d’Expertise or COMEX between 1992 and 1997, featuring a gloss
tritium dial with large COMEX logo.
The watches were delivered in two series, the frst including serial N, such as the present watch, with
the inscriptions “Rolex” and “COMEX” straight across the case back. The second series with serial U
were engraved with the curved inscription.
The present example correctly displays both the reference number and serial number on the inside
of the back. The outside is engraved with the issue number, in this instance 3277, as well as “Rolex
COMEX” and the more usual inscription “Rolex Oyster Original Gas Escape Valve”.
It is furthermore preserved in very good, original condition, the appeal enhanced by the presence of the
original guarantee, diving table, bracelet changing tool and box.
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ROLEX
Ref. 16800
104
+104
ROLEX. A VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, HACK FEATURE, DATE,
BRACELET, AND GARANTIE, MADE FOR COMEX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SUBMARINER, 1000FT=300M, REF. 16800, CASE NO. R381411, COMEX ISSUE NO. 6295, CIRCA 1987
Cal. 1520 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black matte dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, sweep centre seconds, outer minute
divisions, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, gas escape valve in the band, screw back
engraved “ROLEX COMEX 6295”, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, extendable deployant clasp, case, dial and movement
signed
CHF30,000-50,000 $30,000-50,000
With Rolex original Garantie, sales tags, Rolex Oyster guaranteed 300 meters/1000 ft. under water anchor and cord, product literature, ftted presentation box
The present watch stands out by its excellent overall condition and the presence of the original
accessories.
It is from the reference 16800 series, in production from 1982 until 1986, with the COMEX designation
on the outside of the screw back and on the dial. Part or the entire serial number was repeated to the
inside of the case back, a feature only seen on this model and reference 5513 which was supplied to
COMEX and to military forces (see lot 100 in this auction).
The inside case back of the present watch bears reference 16800 and R381411, the entire serial number.
Launched in 1982, reference 16800 introduced the quick-set date and an increased depth rating of 1000
ft (300 m). Early models featured luminous indexes as in reference 1680, later generations were ftted
with the white gold borders around the luminous numerals, such as the present watch.
77
ROLEX
Ref. 6034
“Anti-Magnetic”
+105
ROLEX. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET AND BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER CHRONOGRAPH, ANTI-MAGNETIC, REF. 6034, CASE NO. 907’350, CIRCA 1952
Cal. 72 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, white matte dial, square and Arabic numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, ffth of a second
divisions, red telemetre scale, blue tachymetre scale, three sunken, engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes and
twelve hours registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, two round chronograph buttons in the band,
stainless steel Rolex Oyster expandable riveted bracelet, deployant clasp stamped “2.59”, case, dial and movement signed
CHF15,000-25,000 $15,000-25,000
With Rolex period presentation box.
Reference 6034 was introduced into the market in the early 1950s; the majority was cased in stainless steel or 18K gold, a small series in 14K gold.
Diferent versions of the model are described and illustrated in I Cronograf Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 230 - 251.
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ROLEX
Ref. 6262
“Paul Newman”
THE ROLEX COSMOGRAPH IS A MAGNIFICENT PRECISION STOPWATCH. IT’S A WATCH FOR MEN OF ACTION
+106
ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH PAUL NEWMAN DIAL, BRACELET, GREEN
STICKER, SECOND BEZEL, BLANK GUARANTEE, BROCHURE AND BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, PAUL NEWMAN MODEL, REF. 6262, CASE NO. 2’413’933, CIRCA 1970
Cal. 727 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, white matte dial, applied square numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, ffth of a second
divisions on black sunken track, three sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, tonneau-
shaped water-resistant-type case, bezel with tachymetre scale calibrated to 200 units per hour, screw back, screw down crown, two round
chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp stamped 1.71, case, dial and movement signed
CHF60,000-90,000 $60,000-90,000
With Rolex period blank Guarantee, green 6262 sticker, Cosmograph brochure, second bezel and presentation box.
The present reference 6262 Cosmograph Daytona “Paul Newman” is distinguished by its very good, original overall condition.
Reference 6262
In production for a very short time between the end of the 1960s and the beginning of the 1970s, reference 6262 is one of the rarest manually wound Daytona
references. It was available in stainless steel, 14K and 18K gold, the dials either standard two-tone or the Paul Newman version. reference 6262 is defned by
its metal bezel, pump chronograph buttons (as opposed to the screw down version of its sister reference 6265) and the celebrated calibre 727, fnal evolution
of this family of movements: Rolex will exchange the manually wound calibre with an automatic version in the late 1980s.
Reference 6262 is illustrated and described in Rolex Daytona - a legend is born by Carlo Pergola, Stefano Mazzariol, Giovanni Dosso, pp. 110-130.
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ROLEX
Ref. 6611B
“Pink Gold and Diamonds”
+107
ROLEX. A VERY FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K PINK GOLD CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS,
DIAMOND-SET CHAMPAGNE DIAL, BRACELET AND BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, DAY-DATE, REF. 6611B, CASE NO. 397’161, CIRCA 1958
Cal. 1055 automatic movement, 25 jewels, champagne dial, applied diamond-set and pink gold baton numerals, magnifed window for date,
aperture for day in English, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, futed bezel, screw back, screw down crown, 18K pink gold Rolex
President bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
CHF20,000-30,000 $20,000-30,000
With Rolex period presentation box and embossed green wallet.
Reference 6611B (B for French “Brilliant” or diamond) is one of the rarest Day-Date models. The present
example is distinguished by a combination of several elements, rendering it in addition one of the most
exclusive and striking Day-Dates to be ofered in recent years: the rare pink gold case, a champagne dial
with alternating diamond and pink gold baton indexes and the original pink gold President bracelet, all
crowned by the very attractive overall condition.
Rolex Day-Date
Introduced into the market at the Basel Fair in 1956, the Day-Date has ever since been one of Rolex
fagship models, enjoying continuous popularity. It was the frst calendar wristwatch displaying day
and date, hence the name. Always a symbol of luxury and prestige it was immediately recognized as
the watch worn by infuential people, including a number of presidents such Eisenhower, Roosevelt,
(detail of the dial) Kennedy, Nixon, Ford and Reagan, earning it the nickname “President”. This name is still used for the
bracelet which was specially designed for this model.
Reference 6611 is from the second Day-Date generation, ftted with the new cal. 1055 movement with certifcation from the Swiss Ofice of Chronometer
(COSC). Consequently the famous wording ‘Superlative Chronometer Oficially Certifed’ were used, instead of the ‘Oficially Certifed Chronometer’
designation of earlier models.
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The following two lots, 108 and 109, are fne examples of Rolex Day-Date models ftted with so-called “Stella” dials. During a short
period of time in the 1970s and early 1980s, the model was available with coloured dials resembling enamel. These rare coloured
dial variants are referred to as “Stella” dials by collectors and are considered very collectible.
108
+108
ROLEX. A FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, RED
LACQUERED DIAL, BRACELET AND BOX
Cal. 3055 automatic movement, 27 jewels, red lacquered dial, applied baton numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre
seconds, outer railway minute combined with Roman hour divisions, aperture for day in English, magnifed window for date, tonneau-shaped
water-resistant-type case, futed bezel, screw down crown, screw back, 18K gold Rolex President bracelet, hidden deployant clasp, case, dial and
movement signed
CHF15,000-25,000 $15,000-25,000
With Rolex Day-Date brochure, handkerchief, original ftted leather presentation box and outer
packaging.
+109
ROLEX. A FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC CALENDAR
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, OXBLOOD LACQUERED DIAL AND
BRACELET
Cal. 1556 automatic movement, 26 jewels, oxblood lacquered dial, applied baton numerals,
luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep center seconds, outer half minute divisions, aperture
for day in French, magnifed window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case,
futed bezel, screw back, screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex President bracelet, deployant
clasp stamped “2.70”, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm diam.; overall length approx. 185 mm.
CHF15,000-25,000 $15,000-25,000
109
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VACHERON CONSTANTIN
110
111
•~110 •~111
VACHERON CONSTANTIN. AN ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD TRIPLE VACHERON CONSTANTIN. AN ATTRACTIVE 18K PINK GOLD
CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND BLACK TRIPLE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH PINK DIAL
LACQUER DIAL SIGNED VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, GENéVE, REF. 4241, MOVEMENT
SIGNED VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, GENéVE, REF. 4241, MOVEMENT NO. 463’377, CASE NO. 300’026, MANUFACTURED IN 1947
NO. 463’367, CASE NO. 303’307, MANUFACTURED IN 1947
Cal. 485 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, pink dial, applied gold
Cal. 485 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, black lacquer dial, applied Arabic and baton numerals, outer polished date ring with red Arabic
gold triangular-shaped and Arabic numerals, outer date ring with gilt numerals, central blue date hand with red arrow tip, two windows
Arabic numerals, central date hand with red arrow tip, two windows for Spanish day and month in red, sunken engine-turned subsidiary
for Spanish day and month in red, subsidiary dial for moon phases seconds, circular case, teardrop lugs, snap on back, case, dial and
and constant seconds, circular case, teardrop lugs, snap on back, case, movement signed
35 mm. diam.
35 mm. diam.
CHF6,000-9,000 $6,000-9,000
CHF6,000-9,000 $6,000-9,000
According to the Archives of Vacheron Constantin, the present watch was
According to the Archives of Vacheron Constantin, the present watch was manufactured in 1947.
manufactured in 1947.
A similar watch is illustrated in Secrets of Vacheron Constantin by Franco
Cologni, p. 230, Inv. 10813.
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
“Cioccolatone”
+112
VACHERON CONSTANTIN. A FINE, LARGE AND RARE 18K GOLD TRIPLE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES
SIGNED VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, GENEVE, CIOCCOLATONE MODEL, REF. 4764, MOVEMENT NO. 480’531, CASE NO. 356’752,
Cal. P485 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, silvered white dial, applied baton and Arabic numerals, central red-tipped date hand, blue date
ring, sunken engine-turned subsidiary seconds combined with aperture for moon phases, two windows for day and month in Spanish, large case
of typical shape, stepped bezel, snap on back, associated 18K gold bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. width, 43.5 mm. length; overall length approx. 190 mm.
CHF30,000-50,000 $30,000-50,000
According the the Archives of Vacheron Constantin, the present watch was
manufactured in 1958
Afectionately called “Cioccolatone” by Italian watch enthusiasts because of

its shape, the model was originally introduced to the market in the 1950s.
It was available in several versions, the majority in yellow gold with either
mechanical or automatic movements, as time only version or the more
complicated variant as the present example with triple calendar and phases
of the moon.
For a yellow gold “Cioccolatone” with calendar and phases of the moon see
Ore d’Oro 2 by Jader Barracca, Giampiero Negretti, Franco Nencini, pl. D16.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 1415
“This wrist watch is for the man whose interests go beyond
“World Time” the horizon. In efect it is twenty-four watches in one – for
around its face is a sliding rim that tell at a turn the time in
the major cities of the world’s twenty-four time belts”
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD WORLD TIME
WRISTWATCH
SIGNED PATEK, PHILIPPE & CO, GENéVE, REF. 1415 HU, MOVEMENT
Cal. 12’’’120 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, silvered dial, applied
gold Roman and baton numerals, revolving 24-hour dial with night
and day indication, circular case, bezel engraved with 41 world cities,
teardrop lugs, snap on back, 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial
and movement signed
31 mm. diam.
CHF50,000-80,000 $50,000-80,000
present watch with raised gold hour markers in 1946 and its subsequent sale
on 11 January 1950.
This reference 1415 is from the second series of the celebrated model
showing the names of 41 world locations as opposed to 28 of the earlier
version. Consigned by an important private European collector it has never
been ofered in public before.
Reference 1415
Reference 1415 was introduced in 1939 and remained in production until
around 1954, its movement based on the well-established Patek Philippe
in-house calibre 12’’’-120.
Some 115 movements were upgraded for this model with the ingenious,
patented world time mechanism invented by Louis Cottier, the celebrated
Geneva watchmaker. Reference 1415 HU (for Heure Universelle or World
Time) was available in yellow or pink gold. Only one example in platinum is
known to date.
Until 1948, reference 1415 HU was only available with the classic metal
dial, either silvered or more exclusively rose. During the very last years of
production, an exceedingly small series was ftted with a cloisonné enamel dial.
The hand-engraved bezels show international cities around the world.

Whereas earlier examples of reference 1415 HU list only 28 cities, the latest
generation account for 41 locations.
Examples of reference 1415 HU, both with metal and enamel dials, are
illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery,
second edition, pp. 243 - 244, and in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe
- Volume II, pp. 342 - 344.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 1526
“Pink Gold”
~114
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K PINK GOLD
PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH PHASES OF THE
MOON
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENéVE, REF. 1526, MOVEMENT NO.
Cal. 12’’’120 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, silvered matte dial,
applied pink gold Arabic and dot numerals, pink gold feuille hands,
windows for day and month in English, subsidiary dial for date
combined with constant seconds and phases of the moon, circular
case, downturned lugs, snap on back, 18K pink gold Patek Philippe
34 mm. diam.
CHF80,000-140,000 $80,000-140,000
present watch in pink gold with raised gold hour markers in 1951 and its
subsequent sale on 18 September 1953.
The watch ofered here for sale is a very attractive and well-preserved
example of the rare pink gold version of reference 1526. The dial displays a
beautiful, uniform eggshell-coloured patina, perfectly harmonizing with the
rose gold colour of the case. The hard enamel signature and scales are as
raised as the sophisticated connoisseur would expect. The case has not been
subject to careless polishing, the gold mark underneath the upper left lug is
crisp, remnants of the hallmark to the right band are still visible.
Reference 1526
Reference 1526 is doubtlessly one of Patek Philippe’s most elegant and
timeless models, produced in an exceedingly small series of only 210
examples. With the exception of a unique piece in steel, this reference was
available predominantly in yellow gold and a fraction in pink gold, such as the
present watch.
In production from 1940 to 1952, this masterpiece of elegance combines

a Calatrava-style case and a minimalist dial audaciously ahead of its time.
In fact, a similar style of dial layout - with a subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock
and openings for day of the week and month at 12 - can be found in Patek
Philippe perpetual calendar watches over the following three decades, most
notably references 2497 (lot 276 in this auction), 2438/1, 3448 (lot 208 in
this auction) and 3450.
Reference 1526 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber

& Alan Banbery, frst edition, p. 215, and in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek
Philippe Watches Volume II, pp. 288-289.
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Reference 1518
Reference 1518 was launched in 1941 and according to literature, only 281
examples were made until 1954, the majority cased in yellow gold, few
in pink gold. It was furthermore the frst perpetual calendar chronograph
wristwatch produced in series by any watch company. The model was later
replaced by reference 2499 (see lots 116 and 174 in this auction), also a
perpetual calendar chronograph, but with a wider diameter and futed lugs.

& Alan Banbery, frst edition p. 231 pl. 386, second edition, p. 303 pl. 459,
and in Armbanduhren - 100 Jahre Entwicklungsgeschichte by Kahlert, Mühe,
Brunner, second edition p. 127.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 1518
“Scritta Lunga”
115
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE
18K GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH
WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES
SIGNED PATEK, PHILIPPE & CO., GENéVE, REF.
1518, MOVEMENT NO. 867’081, CASE NO. 649’544,
Cal. 13’’’ mechanical movement, 23 jewels, silvered matte
dial, applied gold Arabic and dot numerals, outer railway
Arabic fve minute divisions and tachymetre scale in miles,
two windows for day and month in English, three subsidiary
dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes register and phases of
the moon combined with date, circular case, downturned
lugs, rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, snap on
back, 18K gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, case, dial and
movement signed
35 mm diam.
CHF100,000-150,000 $100,000-150,000
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming

production of the present watch with silvered dial and raised gold
hour markers in 1947 and its subsequent sale on 24 February 1948.
The watch ofered here for sale is a very appealing example of the
yellow gold version of reference 1518. I has been the property of the
same gentleman collector for many years, unused and safely locked
away. Most likely during a professional servicing in the workshops of
Patek Philippe in Geneva in 1977, the original case back was replaced
against the present service back, featuring the manufacturer’s
signature, reference and case number. At the same time the dial
was gently cleaned and luminous dots next to the Arabic numerals
were removed, slight remnants still visible. The hard enamel scales
and signature are full, the small comma between Patek and Philippe
and the French “accent grave” above the second “e” in Genève, both
particularly sensible to careless interventions, are clearly visible. The
case, still retaining the original crown, has likewise been treated with
know-how and respect, the gold mark underneath the upper left lug
is crisp, the pin-holes are tight.
Overall a healthy and well-preserved example, blessed with its

private provenance and Patek Philippe’s professional servicing, this
wonderful “ready to wear” reference 1518 will ofer great value and
pleasure to its future owner.
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Reference 2499
Widely acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest watch models ever Reference 2499 is generally divided into the following four series:
created, reference 2499 has undoubtedly strongly infuenced the designs of
many of the most renowned watchmakers. Introduced to the market in 1950 - frst series: square chronograph buttons, applied Arabic numerals and
it replaced the legendary reference 1518 (see the previous lot in this auction), tachymetre scale
the world’s frst perpetual calendar wristwatch with chronograph made in - second series: round chronograph buttons, either applied baton or applied
series. Arabic numerals and tachymetre scale (see lot 174 in this auction)
- third series, the present watch: round chronograph buttons, applied baton
Over a period of 35 years, reference 2499 was made in four series in a total
numerals and outer seconds divisions
production of only 349 pieces, the majority cased in yellow gold. The rarity of
this model becomes evident when considering that an annual average of only - fourth series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals, outer
9 watches left Patek Philippe’s workshops. seconds divisions and sapphire crystal

& Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 302 & 304, and in in Patek Philippe
Museum - Patek Philippe Watches, Volume II, pp. 306-307.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 2499
“Third Series”
~116
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD PERPETUAL
CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON
PHASES
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 2499, THIRD SERIES,
MOVEMENT NO. 869’489, CASE NO. 2’700’441, MANUFACTURED IN
1976
Cal. 13’’’ mechanical movement stamped twice with the Geneva
seal, 23 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied gold baton and square
numerals, outer ffth of a second combined with Arabic fve minutes
divisions, two windows for day and month in English, three
subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes register, moon
phases and date, circular case, downturned lugs, snap on back, two
round chronograph buttons in the band, 18K gold Patek Philippe
37.7 mm. diam.
CHF250,000-450,000 $250,000-450,000
present watch in 1976 and its subsequent sale on 21 November 1977.
Fresh to the market and consigned by an important private European

collector, the third series reference 2499 ofered here for sale has always
been treated with respect and care. The full case proportions, the well-
defned futing to the lugs and the crisp hallmarks to the outside of the snap
on back are clear evidences for sensible polishing. The dial has undergone an
ever so gentle cleaning only, displaying a great shine and clear writing and
scales.
The combination of appealing overall condition and private provenance

render this third series reference 2499 an attractive ofering for the
connoisseur of this legendary model.
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The Genius of Louis Cottier and the Heures Universelles
With increased mobility in the late 19th century, travellers were confronted with the dilemma that each region had its own local time. Sandford Fleming (1827-
1915) solved this problem. In 1876, the Canadian railway engineer recommended a universal time system in which the globe was divided into 24 time zones.
During the International Meridian Conference in Washington D.C. on 1st November 1884, it was agreed to establish international zones according to his
system. GMT, Greenwich Mean Time, was considered “time zero” and twenty-four standard meridians marked the centres of the zones. The International
Dateline was placed along the 180-degree meridian in the Pacifc Ocean. Around the world, clocks were reset to adapt to this new system of timekeeping.
This challenging problem for watchmakers was solved by Louis Cottier, who in the early 1930s, invented an ingenious system for universal or world time
indication. Patek Philippe immediately commissioned Cottier with the development and production of a series of “World Time” watches, using the celebrated
“HU” or “heures universelles” calibres (see lot 113 in this auction), followed by the “Travel Time” wristwatches with either two or three hands (see lots 172 to 175
in this auction). Made in exceedingly small series, these timepieces are today highly sought after collectors’ watches.
Diferent examples of Patek Philippe’s “World Time” pocket and wristwatches are illustrated and described in Patek Philippe Museum - Patek Philippe Watches
- Volume II, p. 334-353, chapter “World Time and Jump Hour Watches and Louis Cottier Prototypes”.
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~117
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD TWO
PATEK PHILIPPE
CROWN WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOURS INDICATION Ref. 2523/1
AND GUILLOCHÉ SILVERED DIAL
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 2523/1, MOVEMENT NO. 724’314,
“Two Crown World Time”
CASE NO. 313’048, MANUFACTURED IN 1965
Cal. 12’’’400 HU mechanical movement stamped twice with the Geneva
seal, 18 jewels, guillochP silvered dial, applied gold baton numerals, stylized
gold hands, inner revolving ring calibrated for Arabic 24 hours divided into
diurnal and nocturnal hours, outer silvered revolving ring with names of 41
cities from around the world and adjusted by the crown at 9, large circular
case, faceted lugs, snap on back, 18K gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp,
case, dial and movement signed, dial plate also stamped LC for Louis Cottier and
numbered 314
35.5 mm. diam.
CHF500,000-800,000 $500,000-800,000
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming production of the present
watch with guilloché dial in 1965 and its subsequent sale on 23 January 1973.
The two crown world time ref. 2523/1 ofered here for sale is a true “only two
owners since new” wristwatch. It was purchased by its actual owner in Christie’s
London 18 March 1998 Important Wrist and Pocketwatches auction, lot 213, and
has been the cherished centre piece of his collection until its consignment to this
sale in January 2016. The respectful treatment is shown by the impressive overall
condition of the watch, the superbly sharp edges and crisp hallmarks to the case
which over time has accumulated subtle traces of oxidation, another sign that it has
not been used in a long time. The highly attractive guilloché pattern of the original
dial impresses with its crispness and displays a great shine, the hard enamel
signature, city names and numerals are as full and raised as the connoisseur would
expect. It is important to note that the dial plate is punched “LC” for Louis Cottier
and “314”, the last three digits of the movement number (724’314), emphasizing
that it was indeed made for the present “World Time” watch. According to the
Archives of Louis Cottier, it was part of the very last batch of such plates delivered
to Patek Philippe in 1962.
This spectacular timepiece combining the key characteristics of a true collectors

watch, extraordinary rarity, condition and provenance, is destined to become the
centre piece of another important collection.
Reference 2523/1
This watch, reference 2523/1, is part of an exceedingly small series of dual crown
world time wristwatches introduced into the market around 1957. According to
research, to date a total of only six examples of reference 2523/1 in yellow gold
with silvered engine-turned dials are known to have survived.
While resembling its predecessor, reference 2523 (launched in 1953), there are
subtle diferences in design. Examining the side view of reference 2523, one
notices that the lugs rise higher than the bezel and sharply angle down. The side
view of the present lot, reference 2523/1, details lugs that are slightly lower than
the bezel with less of an angle. This modifcation contributed towards a slender,
more elegant appearance.
References 2523 and 2523/1 were furthermore ftted with difering dial versions:
whereas reference 2523/1 was available with the traditional silvered or gilt dials,
reference 2523 existed also with diferent enamelled versions.
The world time mechanism is a functional complication simple to calibrate. One

must frst set the local or meantime by the crown at 3 o’clock (the 24 hour ring will
revolve in the opposite direction of the hands). Then the outer ring is adjusted by
turning the crown at 9 o’clock until one’s current global location is indicated at the
12 o’clock position. Once this is calibrated, the relative time of each world location
is set. The two-tone 24-hour ring indicates world locations that are in night-time by (detail of the back of the dial with Louis Cottier’s initials)
the grey section and daytime by the silvered section.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 5131J
“Enamel World Time”
+118
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC
WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL
AND BOX
5’626’054, CASE NO. 4’540’709, MANUFACTURED IN 2011
Cal. 240 HU automatic movement stamped with the PP seal, 33
jewels, polychrome cloisonnP enamel dial depicting the Americas,
Europe and Africa, 24 hours revolving chapter ring divided into
diurnal and nocturnal hours, outer silvered revolving ring with names
of 24 cities, circular case, bezel engraved Patek Philippe Genève, glazed
display screw back, rectangular time zone correction button in the
band, 18K gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, case and movement
signed
39.5 mm. diam.
CHF70,000-120,000 $70,000-120,000
With Patek Philippe wooden presentation box and outer packaging.
Purchased by its present owner in 2011 this “World Time” wristwatch has
never been ofered in public before. It is furthermore preserved in very good
overall condition.
Reference 5131
The yellow gold version of reference 5131 was launched in 2008, followed by
white gold in 2009 and pink gold in 2014. The dial of the present yellow gold
example represents the Americas, Europe and Africa, the white gold version
shows Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania, the dial of the pink gold version
Asia, Oceania and the Americas.
Reference 5131 is the successor of reference 5130 and shows three notable
diferences: use of a distinguishable closionné enamel dial, the names of
the 24 cities are displayed in Italic type and the signature Patek Philippe
and company location Genève are engraved on the bezel. Ony two or three
enameller artists are able to produce these rare dials and together they can
only deliver 30-40 dials of each color every year. In 2012 a special and unique
reference 5131 was produced with a view of Lake Geneva, to celebrate the
frm’s 175th Anniversar. In 2014, limited editions with diferent dial motifs
were launched.
Reference 5131 is equipped with the ultra-thin automatic calibre 240 HU (HU
for Heure Universelle, French for World Time). It features an eccentric 22K
gold micro-rotor recessed in the back plate.
A modern world time wristwatch, the mechanism dates back to the 1930s
when talented Geneva watchmaker Louis Cottier devised it and ofered his
invention to Patek Philippe. Cottier’s ingenuity resulted in the company’s now
classic references 1415 HU and 2523 (see lots 113 and 117 in this auction). In
1959, Patek Philippe obtained a patent for Cottier’s device (Swiss Patent No.
340 191). The company further developed the movement, introducing calibre
240 HU in 1999.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 5170J
“For Beyer”
119
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD LIMITED EDITION CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE,
SEALED ENGRAVED SECOND CASE BACK AND BOX, MADE FOR THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEYER ZÜRICH
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, BEYER, FABRIQUÉE POUR LE 250ÈME DE BEYER À ZÜRICH 1760 - 2010, NO. 44/50, REF. 5170, MOVEMENT NO.
Cal. 29-525 PS mechanical movement stamped with the PP seal, 33 jewels, silvery opaline-white dial, applied gold baton and Roman
numerals, outer blue tachymetre scale, two sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minute register, circular water-
resistant-type case, glazed display screw back, two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, 18K gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, case,
dial and movement signed, dial furthermore signed Beyer
39 mm. diam.
CHF30,000-50,000 $30,000-50,000
With Patek Philippe and Beyer Chronometerie Certifcate of Origin dated 17 February 2011 and signed by René Beyer, sealed 18K gold case back engraved
“Patek Philippe No 44/50 Fabriquée pour le 250ème de Beyer à Zürich 1760 - 2010”, original sales tag, “Beyer 250th Anniversary” booklet numbered 44/50,
original ftted wooden presentation box and outer packaging stamped “250th Anniversary”. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from the
Archives confrming production of the present watch with silvery opaline-white dial, Roman numerals in yellow gold, tachymetre scale and “Beyer” in 2010 and
its subsequent sale on 3 November 2010.
The present watch is no. 44 of this limited series and believed to be the frst example of this rare reference to appear in public to date. It was consigned by its
original owner and is in like new overall condition.
The exclusive timepiece commemorating the 250th anniversary of Beyer Chronometrie is a special edition of reference 5170, Patek Philippe’s manually wound
chronograph wristwatch launched in spring 2010. The blue chronograph and 30 minute register hands are a distinctive feature of the Beyer anniversary watch.
Reminiscent of the traditional blued steel hands, this classic colour is replicated on the tachymetre scale which replaces the pulsometre scale of the original
model and allows the measurement of average speed.
The 50 watches of this limited edition, numbered from 1 to 50, are among the frm’s very rare
timepieces with a double signature, the “BEYER” logo to the lower half of the dial. Paying
tribute to the Beyer heritage, the solid 18K gold case back (interchangeable with the sapphire
crystal back) is engraved with the inscription “Fabriquée pour le 250ème de Beyer à Zurich
1760 – 2010” and the individual serial number of the watch.
Beyer Chronometrie Zurich

Since its foundation in 1760, the prestigious frm has always been passed down from father to
son, each a fully trained watchmaker. Beyer Chronometrie was the frst shop in Switzerland
specializing exclusively in watches, clocks and jewellery and has been retailing watches signed
Patek Philippe for over 165 years. The frm is currently managed by René Beyer who represents
the eight generation of the Beyer family.
The company also owns the renowned Clock and Watch Museum Beyer Zürich, one of the
world’s most important horological collections. It comprises some 500 pieces dating from
1400 BC to the present day.
(detail of the case back engravings)

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Reference 5102
Launched in 2002, the ‘Celestial’ is one of the most important horological complications ever developed. This astronomical wristwatch borrows the principle
of the celestial canopy from the most complicated wristwatch ever produced by Patek Philippe - reference 5002, the Sky Moon Tourbillon (see lot 85 in this
auction). The nocturnal sky of the northern hemisphere rotates to show the apparent angular motion of the stars and moon as well as the progression of the
phases of the moon. Hours and minutes are displayed by two pierced white hands. A delicate elliptical contour on the inside of the glass frames the portion
of the sky visible from all cities sharing the latitude of Geneva. To determine the highest possible accurateness for the astronomical displays, the engineers of
Patek Philippe researched 25 trillion (25,000,000,000,000) ratio combinations, showing the enormous horological challenge the model represents.
The highly sophisticated automatic movement calibre 240 LU CL consists of 301 individual parts, meticulously hand-fnished in the workshops of Patek
Philippe. Three sapphire crystal discs are used to simulate the orbit of the moon and the passage of the stars, hence rendering it a remarkable sense of depth.
For the mechanical module for the astronomical displays the frm was granted Swiss Patent CH 688 171 B5.
Reference 5102 was launched in 2002 in white gold only. In 2007 it was replaced by the yellow gold version of which a total of approximately 200 examples
was made. It was substituted in 2009 by the pink gold and platinum variant. Production was ceased in 2012 when it was replaced by reference 6102.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 5102J
“Celestial”
~+120
PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE, LARGE AND VERY RARE 18K GOLD
AUTOMATIC ASTRONOMICAL WRISTWATCH WITH SKY
CHART, PHASES AND ORBIT OF THE MOON INCLUDING
TIME OF MERIDIAN PASSAGE OF SIRIUS AND OF THE MOON
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENéVE, CELESTIAL MODEL,
REF. 5102, MOVEMENT NO. 3’580’141, CASE NO. 4’448’614,
Cal. 240/165 automatic movement stamped with the Geneva
seal, 45 jewels, Gyromax balance, 22K gold micro-rotor, blue
sky dial with three superimposed crystals of the northern night
sky and its relative meridian passage of Sirius, orbit of the moon,
sector for north, south, east and west divisions, outer chapter
ring with Roman numerals, large circular case, engraved band
with Calatrava cross, two crowns in the band for time set and
crown at 4 o’clock for sky chart, glazed display screw back, 18K
gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
43 mm. diam.
CHF100,000-150,000 $100,000-150,000
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming manufacture

of the present watch in 2009 and its subsequent sale on 3 July 2009.
Consigned by its original owner this “Celestial” wristwatch is fresh to

the market and is preserved in very good, original overall condition. It is
believed to be one of only 13 examples of reference 5102 in yellow gold
to have appeared in public to date.
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The present watch is distinguished by its very
good original overall condition, original numbered
box and interesting provenance.
This “heures sautantes” or jumping hour watch is

a fne specimen of this epitome of Art Deco style,
made by Breguet from around 1927 until 1945
both as a pocket and as a wristwatch, the system
was patented by the Swiss watchmaker Robert
Cart around 1925.
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Jean and Louis Dollfus

Jean-Jacques or Jean Dollfus and his brother
121 Louis were descendants of the prominent Dollfus
family of industrialists and founders of a textile
BREGUET, NO. 1285 “MONTRE À CADRAN TOURNANT PORTANT LES HEURES
manufacture specialized in needlework (today
SAUTANTES DANS UN GUICHET”. A FINE AND VERY RARE 18K WHITE GOLD AND
OSMIOR OPENFACE JUMPING AND WANDERING HOUR KEYLESS LEVER DRESS DMC Dollfus Mieg & Cie., originally founded in
WATCH WITH ORIGINAL BREGUET GREEN MOROCCO BOX NO. 1285 1746 in Mulhouse, France).
SIGNED BREGUET, NO. 1285, SOLD ON 25 AUGUST 1926 TO JEAN DOLLFUS
Jean was born in Paris in 1884, Louis in 1901,
Nickel-fnished lever movement, 19 jewels, bimetallic compensation balance, two-tone the brothers attended the Ecole Alsacienne in
silvered matte dial, outer Arabic minute ring, wandering central disc with engine-turned Paris. Both were passionate watch collectors
arrow, aperture for the jumping Arabic hours, plain circular Cubist case, snap on back, case and and regular clients of Breguet, their collections
movement numbered, dial signed included mostly highly complicated pocket
watches with the exception of a unique
43 mm. diam. wristwatch sold in this saleroom on 16 May 2011.
CHF25,000-45,000 $25,000-45,000
Another example of this model is illustrated in
With Breguet Certifcate No. 3895 dated 14 April 1991 confrming the sale of this watch in 18K white Breguet - Watchmakers Since 1775 by Emmanuel
gold “cubist” case and with the original green morocco box to Jean Dollfus on 25 August 1926. Breguet, p. 316. For an article about this watch
According to the Archives, the case is in fact Osmior, another noteworthy and exceedingly rare feature, and Jean Dollfus see http://www.hodinkee.com/
a metal alloy largely composed of gold, its colour resembling platinum. Breguet used this material in an articles/A-Breguet-Pocket-Watch-A-Renoir-And-
exceedingly small number of watches only, predominantly in the late 1920s. The-Mystery-Of-One-Of-The-Greatest-Breguet-
Collectors
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE

COLLECTOR
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VERGER FRéRES, MADE FOR GROGAN
CO. A FINE, RARE AND UNUSUAL
18K YELLOW GOLD AND PLATINUM
OPENFACE “BRAS EN L’AIR” KEYLESS The present watch is an excellent example of
LEVER DRESS WATCH the “bras en l’air” watch, one of the most novel
SIGNED VERGER FRéRES, RETAILED BY and ingenious ways to show the time. When the
GROGAN CO., MOVEMENT NO. 140’171, CASE button in the band of the case is depressed, the
NO. 10’285, CIRCA 1930 fgure raises its arms to point to the time. The
mechanism was invented towards the end of
Mechanical movement stamped twice with
the 18th century and enjoyed a revival during the
the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, silvered dial
Art Deco period thanks to Ferdinand Verger, the
with two arched sectors calibrated for the maker of the present watch, who made them for
retrograde hours and minutes, an applied many of the best jewellers of the time. Grogan
gold and black enamel seated Buddha raising was a well-known jeweller in Philadelphia who
his arms to indicate the time when a button was noted for retailing unusual and rare watches.
in the band is depressed, circular yellow gold
case, coin-edged band, platinum rims to Archival photographs of similar watches are
bezel and snap on back, yellow gold pendant published in Audemars Piguet, by Gisbert L.
Brunner, Christian Pfeifer-Belli and Martin K.
and platinum bow, case signed Verger Frères
Wehrli, Le Brassus, 1993, p. 98, and in The World
and numbered 10’285, dial signed Grogan Co.
of Vacheron Constantin, Genève, Lambelet/Coen,
44 mm. diam. 1992, p. 389. 122
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
MASTERPIECES
FROM THE WORKSHOPS OF
ABRAHAM-LOUIS BREGUET
The following ten lots, 123 to 132, are superb and wide ranging examples made by the workshops of Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823)
and his successors, widely acknowledged for having set the standard by which all fne watchmaking has been judged ever since.
This group of exceptional timepieces, all coming from important private European collections, present collectors with the increasingly
rare opportunity to obtain a masterwork of a true genius.
Lot 123 is amongst the rarest and most complicated Breguet watches ever made. Indeed, after the legendary “Marie Antoinette”, it is
the only Breguet perpétuelle featuring an equation of time function. Another of the fascinating and rare perpétuelle watches, lot 125,
was owned by Gabriel-Julien Ouvrard, the great fnancier of the Napoleonic era. One of Breguet’s own inventions, the “à tact” watch,
is represented by a superb and impressive example, lot 124, an epitome of understated beauty for which his work is renowned. A
very rare grande sonnerie clockwatch, lot 126, and the repeating watch once owned by the English second husband of the notorious
Russian Princess Bagration, lot 128, capture at once the rich history and technical mastery of Breguet.
For the wristwatch collector, there are three exceptional pieces: lot 130, a very rare triple calendar chronograph, was sold in 1972 to the
famous French actor Jean-Paul Belmondo or his father Paul. Lot 131 is another stunning triple calendar watch with pink gilt dial, sold
in 1952, model of which only a handful of examples are known. To complete the trio is the wonderfully elegant yellow and white gold
classic, lot 132, sold in 1965. This watch brings this selection full-circle, a distillation of the company’s heritage in the 20th century.
Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823)

Breguet was born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, but it was in Paris that he spent most of his productive life. No aspect of watchmaking
escaped his study, and his inventions were as fundamental to horology as they were varied. His career started with a series of
breakthroughs: the development of the successful self-winding perpétuelle watches, the introduction of the gongs for repeating
watches and the frst shock-protection for balance pivots.
Louis XVI and his Queen, Marie-Antoinette, were early enthusiasts of Breguet’s watchmaking. Each watch from his workshops
demonstrated the latest horological improvements in an original movement, mostly ftted with lever or ruby-cylinder escapements
that he perfected. Breguet took refuge in Switzerland from the perils of the French Revolution. He returned to Paris overfowing
with the ideas that produced the Breguet balance-spring, his frst carriage clock (sold to Bonaparte), the “sympathique” clock and its
dependent watch, the tact watch, and fnally the tourbillon, patented in 1801.
Breguet became the indispensable watchmaker to the scientifc, military, fnancial and diplomatic elites of the age. His timepieces
ruled the courts of Europe. For his most celebrated clients, Breguet designed exceptional timepieces. For Caroline Murat, queen of
Naples, he conceived in 1810 the world’s very frst wristwatch. Honours saluted his enormous contribution to horology. Appointed
to the Board of Longitude and as chronometer-maker to the navy, he entered the Academy of Sciences and received the Legion of
Honour from the hands of Louis XVIII.
When he died in 1823, all mourned the architect of the greatest revolution in the science and art of time-keeping.
We are indebted to Mr. Emmanuel Breguet for his valuable assistance in researching these timepieces.
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BREGUET
No. 217
LOTS 123 TO 128

PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION
“ONLY TWO PERPETUELLES ARE KNOWN WITH EQUATION OF TIME, NO. 217 AND NO. 160, THE LEGENDARY MARIE ANTOINETTE”
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BREGUET, NO. 217 “MONTRE PERPÉTUELLE À RÉPÉTITION À QUANTIÈME DE MOIS ET DATES ET ÉQUATION, ÉCHAPPEMENT LIBRE
À ANCRE”. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT, PROBABLY UNIQUE 18K GOLD SELF-WINDING À TOC QUARTER
REPEATING LEVER WATCH WITH SECTORAL EQUATION OF TIME, DAY AND MONTH CALENDAR AND SECTORAL POWER-RESERVE
INDICATION, CONSTRUCTED ON THE PRINCIPALS OF THE GARDE-TEMPS, IN A DESOUTTER GOLD TOOLED RED MOROCCO FITTED
BOX NO. 217
SIGNED BREGUET ET FILS, SOLD IN GERMINAL AN 8 (1800) TO GÉNÉRAL MOREAU FOR THE SUM OF 3,600 FRANCS, RESOLD TO MR. HAVAS
ON 31ST DECEMBER 1817 FOR 4,800 FRANCS
Gilded brass movement with two mainspring barrels, early jewelled lever escapement with
steel lever and pallet frame, brass escape wheel, four arm compensation balance supporting
two compensating affxes with adjustable weights on screws at the free ends, platinum shield-
shaped oscillating weight, blued steel helical balance spring with terminal curves and screw
stud, parachute suspension, equation of time cam mounted on the month calendar wheel, à
toc quarter repeating with one hammer onto the case, weight lock and advance/retard levers
in the band, engine-turned silver dial, Roman numerals on plain chapter ring, outer dot
minute divisions, gold Breguet hands, two fan-shaped sectors for 60-hours power reserve and
equation of time calibrated from +15 to -15 minutes, large subsidiary seconds concentric to
the month ring, aperture for the date with gold arrow pointer, circular polished case with
concealed hinge, back secured by two screws in the band, quarter repeating pull-twist push-
piece in the pendant, dial signed Breguet et Fils, the reverse punched B 217 T for Tavernier, dial plate
edge signed Breguet No. 217, case No. B 217.
55 mm. diam.
CHF600,000-1,200,000 $600,000-1,200,000
With Desoutter box numbered 217 containing a spare crystal, photocopy of Breguet Certifcate No. 2385
dated 10 March 1896, photocopies of the 1965 catalogue entry and Daily Telegraph article.
(copy of the Breguet Certifcate)
“Montre Perpétuelle à
Répétition et Équation”
PROVENANCE:
GPnPral Jean Victor Marie Moreau (1763 – 1813) purchased in 1800. in itself, Breguet No. 217 has the extra complications of both day and month
Charles-Louis Havas (1783 – 1858) purchased in 1817. calendar, power-reserve and most unusually and importantly an equation
of time indication. Within Breguet’s total production between 1790 and 1830,
With the English retailer Desoutter, 4, Hanover Street, London by 1896.
only ffteen watches with equation of time were made. Of these ffteen, only
Sotheby’s, London, Fine Works of Art by Carl Faber6, Watches by Breguet
two are known to have been from the perpetuélle series, the present watch No.
and Objects of Vertu, 8th July, 1963, lot 29, sold to Antonio Medeiros e
217 and the legendary ultra-complicated watch No. 160 known as the “Marie
Almeida for 8500 pounds. Antoinette”, now in the collection of the L. A. Mayer Museum in Jerusalem.
Important Private European Collection.
Since it was frst sold in 1800 to the distinguished French Général Jean Victor
LITERATURE: Marie Moreau, watch No. 217 has, unsurprisingly, had some very illustrious
Illustrated and described in The Art of Breguet, George Daniels, 1975, p. owners, not least its second owner Charles-Louis Havas. Before the watch’s
166, pl. 120a-c. resale to Havas at the end of December 1817, Breguet, as was his recognized
Illustrated in A. L. Breguet, Watchmaker of Kings, Professor Thomas custom particularly with the perpetuélle watches, bought it back, presumably
Engel, 1994, p. 104-105. from the family of Général Moreau after his death in 1813. Breguet then made
Illustrated and described in Watches, Cecil Clutton and George Daniels, some aesthetic improvements to it in the form of a new case and stunning
Viking Press, 1965, fg. 352-4. new guilloché silver dial by Tavernier in the very latest style. This replaced the
original white enamel dial which by 1817 would have been regarded as very
According to the Archives of Montres Breguet, watch No. 217, a “montre old-fashioned. Breguet’s repurchasing, updating and resale of his watches
perpétuelle à répétition à quantième de mois et dates et équation, made great business sense as he could often resell the same watch again
échappement libre à ancre” was frst sold during Germinal An 8 to Général after updating for a much higher price. The perpetuélles in particular were very
Moreau for 3,600 Francs; taken back and refurbished with the latest style of expensive, selling for upwards of 3,000 Francs, and Breguet was always keen
case and dial; resold on 31st December 1817 to Mr. Havas for 4,800 Francs. to buy them back, bring them up to date and resell them.
“This watch represents Breguet’s highest level of workmanship with When Breguet watch No. 217 was sold at Sotheby’s in London in July 1965
considerable complications” – Cecil Clutton and George Daniels it was held in such high regard that it was described in the catalogue as
Regarded as one of Breguet’s masterpieces and in superbly well preserved “probably the finest Breguet watch to be offered for sale since well before the
and original condition, the reappearance of this exceptional “perpétuelle” war”. It sold to the famous Portuguese collector and art connoisseur Antonio
watch after decades in an important private European collection provides Medeiros e Almeida for the then enormous sum of £8500. This event was
collectors and devotees of Breguet watches with the increasingly rare sensational enough for the Daily Telegraph in London to report the story the
opportunity to obtain one of the most complicated and desirable watches next day under the heading “£8500 PAID FOR BREGUET LEVER WATCH”
ever made by the famed house, furthermore with impeccable provenance. – “A Breguet self-winding lever watch was sold yesterday at Sotheby’s for
In addition to being from the self-winding perpetuelle series, a great rarity £8500. It went to Mr. A. M. Almeida, a private buyer from Lisbon.”
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Jean Victor Marie Moreau (14 February 1763 – 2 September 1813)
Moreau was a French general and sincere republican who helped
Napoleon Bonaparte come to power. Eventually he became a rival
to Napoleon and for this was exiled to the United States of America
where he arrived in 1805.
It was the Battle of Tourcoing in 1794 that established Moreau’s
military fame, this led to his appointment as commander of the Army
of the Rhine-and-Moselle in1795. He crossed the Rhine and advanced
into Germany at the head of the army, the subsequent retreat of which
became a model for such operations and at the same time greatly
enhanced his own reputation, all the more because he brought back
with him more than 5000 prisoners.
Back in Paris, Moreau had become very disillusioned with the
Directory government and was ready to give his assistance to Napoleon,
upon his return from the French campaigns in Egypt and Syria, in
the coup d’etat of 18 Brumaire. In fact Moreau led the force which Charles Louis Havas portrait
confned two of the directors in the Luxembourg Palace. As a reward,

Napoleon put him again in command of the Army of the Rhine with He soon noticed the diffculties of employing a large team of reporters,
which he forced back the Austrians. Upon returning to Paris he married impossible for the around 600 smaller newspapers and periodicals in
a friend of Joséphine de Beauharnais called Mlle Hullot, she became France at the time, all hungry for the kind of information he could
the dominant force in his life from then on. Madame Moreau was the provide. In 1835 he restructured his operation and launched the world’s
ringleader of a group of infuential people who had become irritated by frst news agency which he called Agence Havas, “the frst information
the grandeur of Napoleon, this became known as the “Club Moreau” bureau for the press”. Located at rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, the agency’s
which encouraged the monarchist cause. Napoleon knew that Moreau news dispatches comprised a wide range of bulletins for politicians,
would be no party to any plan to restore the monarchy but could not bankers and industrialists titled “Vite et Bien”, fast and good. To fullfl
allow him to remain in a position of power. Other conspiritors were this promise Havas employed every form of information technology
imprisoned but in a show of supposed leniency by the First Consul, available at the time, including hundreds of carrier pigeons delivering
Moreau’s sentence was one of banishment and in 1804 he embarked daily information on London stock exchange prices and news on war
for America arriving in New York in August 1805. In 1812, President and various conficts. He was the frst to use Samuel Morse’s invention,
Madison offered him command of the U.S. troops which he was about installing electromagnetic telegraph machines as of 1845, revolutionizing
to accept when he heard that the Grande Armée in Russia had been the distribution of news.
decimated. Instead he decided to return to Europe. On his return With the growth of the agency, now with correspondents reporting from
he again became involved with republican intriguers supporting the Crimea, Italy, Mexico and the United States, expenses grew. To cover
Prussians and Austrians in leading an army against Napoleon. Moreau, cost, the pioneering Charles-Louis Havas was also an early adopter of
who wished to see Napoleon defeated and a republican government advertising, creating an internal advertisement division in 1852.
installed, gave advice to the Swedish and Russian leaders about how best His concept of an agency distributing news to the media was quickly
to defeat France. However, he was mortally wounded while talking to adopted in other countries, notably by his most prominent employees
the Tsar at the Battle of Dresden in 1813 and died six days later from or rather protégés, Paul Julius Reuter and Bernhard Wolff. The
his injuries. His wife received a pension from the Tsar and Moreau was experience in the feld gained while being trained and working with
postumously given the rank of Marshal of France by Louis XVIII. Havas allowed them to found their own news agencies: Reuters in the
United Kingdom and Wolff in Germany, third largest news agency of
Charles Louis Havas (1783-1858) the time and forerunner of Deutsche Presse Agentur.
“The free communication of ideas and of opinions is one of the most The 1859 agreement between the three major agencies - Reuter, based
precious rights of man. Any citizen may therefore speak, write and in London, Wolff in Berlin, and Havas – divides the world between
publish freely, except what is tantamount to the abuse of this liberty in them for the collection and dissemination of information.
the cases determined by Law” Charles-Louis Havas passed away on 21 May 1858, leaving behind
Adopted by the French National Assembly on 26 August 1789, two of the most used inventions of all times: advertisement and
particularly article 11 of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of communication.
Citizen had a signifcant impact on French press and consequently on In 1879 the Havas family sold its interests and Agence Havas became
the later life of Charles-Louis Havas: within 6 months after its approval a publicly limited company, today Havas, one of the world’s largest
nearly 1,500 newspapers had been published. global communications groups. On 25 November 1940 the News
Charles Louis Havas was born in Rouen, France, on 5 July 1783 into a section of Havas is nationalised and becomes a government agency.
wealthy Jewish family of Hungarian descent, his father trading in land Two laws establish the separation between the Advertising branch –
and cotton futures during the French Revolution. Young Charles in which retains the name Havas - and the News branch – which becomes
return became a notable merchant, banker and publisher while learning state property named Offce Français d’Information (OFI), French
a number of languages, a very useful tool for his future business. Information Offce. On 20 August 1944, a group of journalists seized
In August 1832 he opened his own offce in Paris, supplying news the offces of the OFI and issued the frst news dispatch from the
about France to foreign customers and translating articles from liberated city under the name of Agence France-Presse. Today Agence
foreign papers and selling the translations to bankers, businessmen and France-Presse (AFP),headquartered in Paris, is the world’s third largest
politicians. international news agency (after Associated Press and Reuters).
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BREGUET
No. 217
(detail of the platinum shield-shaped oscillating weight)
Breguet’s Perpetuelle Watches

In the words of the inimitable George Daniels “Breguet’s early work on the self-winding watch or “perpetuelle” as he called it, laid the foundations of his future
success”.
It was a sure sign of great things to come and very typical of Breguet’s commercial instinct that at the very beginning of his career he seized upon the idea that
a successfully working self-winding watch could bring him fame and fortune. In his treatise on horology he writes that he made in 1780 a ‘perpetuelle’ watch
for the Duc d’Orléans. Indeed, he claims that by 1780 both the Duc d’Orleans and Marie Antoinette were already in possession of his perpetuelle watches.
Breguet did not invent the self-winding watch himself but perfected it – something which no other watchmaker had achieved. He succeeded in this by paying
particular attention to the action of the heavy platinum weight so that it responded to even the slightest movement of the watch. The platinum weight winds
two mainspring barrels simultaneously, fully wound this provides about 60 hours of running time which is indicated on the left-hand sector of the present
watch. The weight can be locked stationary if required so as to prevent any possible damage during vigorous activity for instance when riding a horse. Breguet
brilliantly conceived the two barrel system with a ratio so that only four turns of the barrels gives sixty turns of the centre wheel - providing not only long
duration but a more uniform performance. The two-barrel system also increased consistency of power and reduced friction.
Amongst Breguet’s other technical triumphs is one which played a vital role in the success of the perpetuelles - the use of the lever escapement. Even by 1786
the lever escapement was not widely known and then only in London where just a handful of examples had been made by John Leroux and Josiah Emery.
This is particularly interesting because by 1787 Breguet had entered the frst 31 watches in the registers and all but one had been ftted with a jeweled lever
escapement. Therefore as with the self-winding “perpetuelle” mechanism, Breguet had not actually invented the lever escapement but, presumably on a visit
to London, had immediately recognized its potential and produced his own version superior in every detail to the English escapements. The essential feature
of the escapement is that, except during impulse, the balance oscillates quite freely. This made for vastly superior timekeeping particularly when used in
combination with the compensation balance and helical steel spring with terminal curves. The movements of the perpetuelles were deliberately fxed into cases
that could not be opened by the casual observer, this was to exclude dust and inquisitive fngers, Breguet declaring that cased in this way they would run for
eight years without attention.
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Equation of Time
With an equation mechanism an indication of the date is always required because the equation varies continuously throughout the year. In the present watch
the months are shown on the subsidiary dial concentric to the seconds and the date in an aperture in the dial.
The equation of time in astronomy is the quantity that needs to be added or subtracted to switch from real time given by the sun, to the mean time; our time,
which arbitrarily divided a day in 24 hours. The equation of time varies from one day to another, its value swings between around -16 to +16 seconds per day.
By cumulating these diferences, we obtain a variation between the real noon and the mean noon of more or less 15 minutes. The most important diferences
are, function of the years, toward February 12 (+14 minutes and 59 seconds) and November 3 (-16 minutes and 15 seconds). The diference is zero toward April
15, June 15, September 1 and December 24. It should be known that today, due to the summer time and the winter time, we live with a diference of two or
three hours relative to the sun; our daily noon corresponding to the solar noon of Central Europe.
The equation of time also gives information about the equinoxes of spring (21 - 22 March) and autumn (22 - 23 September), as well as the solstices of summer
(toward 21 June 21) and winter (toward 21 December). The equinox is the moment when the sun is on the plane of the equator, thus leading to days equal to
nights. The solstice is the moment when the sun is in the farthest position from the equator, resulting in the longest day and the longest night. These dates
determine the seasons of the year.
The equation indications used by Breguet are fully explained and illustrated by George Daniels in his The Art of Breguet (1975), pp. 347-350, ill. 422, 423a-c.
(detail of movement) (detail inside the back)
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BREGUET
No. 217
(detail of movement under the dial)
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BREGUET
No. 1362
“THE TACT WATCH WAS ONE OF THE MOST AMUSING AND ELEGANT OF ALL BREGUET’S INVENTIONS” - EMMANUEL BREGUET, BREGUET, THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ABRAHAM-
LOUIS BREGUET (1747-1823)
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BREGUET, PARIS, NO. 1362 “SOUSCRIPTION MOYENNE À TACT”. AN EXTREMELY RARE, LARGE AND SLIM 18K GOLD À TACT WATCH
WITH RUBY CYLINDER ESCAPEMENT, IN A BREGUET GOLD-TOOLED RED MOROCCO FITTED BOX NO. 1362
SIGNED BREGUET, NO. 1362, SOLD ON 25 FRUCTIDOR, AN 12 (12 SEPTEMBER, 1804) TO MONSIEUR HAINGUERLOT FOR THE SUM OF 1,600
FRANCS
Gilded brass movement, souscription caliber, central barrel and fve-wheel train, ruby cylinder escapement, plain three-arm brass balance,
parachute ftted to the top pivot, blued steel fat balance spring, blued steel regulator arm with arc terminal, small eccentric white enamel dial
secured by two screws, radial Roman numerals, outer minute dot divisions, blued steel Breguet hands, three-body, “forme quatre baguettes”
case, front cover with sunburst engine-turning, twelve touch pieces on the edge, sunburst engine-turned back with platinum arrow, coin-edge
band, loose ring pendant, detachable polished cuvette with apertures for winding, hand setting, regulating and the dial, case no. 2262 by Pierre
Benjamin Tavernier, case numbered and punched with Tavernier’s mark, cuvette and movement signed and numbered
57 mm. diam.
CHF60,000-90,000 $60,000-90,000
With Breguet short gold chain and double-ended key and gold-tooled red morocco ftted box No. 1362.
(detail of Breguet’s numbers engraved inside the cover)
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“Souscription Moyenne à Tact”
According to the Archives of Montres Breguet, watch No. 1362, a “souscription moyenne à tact”, was sold on 25 Fructidor, An 12 (12 September 1804) to
Monsieur Hainguerlot for the sum of 1,600 Francs. The family home of the Hainguerlot Family was the Château of Villandry near Tours, France. The family
owned the Compagnie des Canaux which enjoyed the rights to the Canal de l’Ourcq and the Canal Saint Denis. By the time Monsieur Hainguerlot purchased
it in 1804, his family were already established clients of Breguet. Hainguerlot and his wife seemed to have favoured the large à tact model having already
purchased in the year 1800 Breguet No. 715, another souscription moyenne à tact with both Republican and Gregorian calendars.
The large-size montre à tact is extremely rare and the present watch is an excellent, wonderfully well preserved example of the model, sold complete with ftted
box. It would be a superb addition to any collection or a stand-out individual piece.
LITERATURE:
A very similar watch is illustrated in The Art of Breguet, George Daniels, 1974, p. 189, fg. 160a-c. Two further examples, including another bought
by Mme. Hainguerlot are illustrated in Breguet, Emmanuel Breguet, 1997, pp. 138–139 and pp. 144-145. Another, No. 960, is illustrated in
Breguet, un apog6e de l’horlogerie europ6enne, Louvre, 2009, p.141.
The Breguet Montre à Tact Watch

Breguet introduced the à tact watch, one of his most elegant and novel inventions, at the French Industrial Exhibition which opened in Paris on 17th September
1798. Made, like all his other watches, in several variations, the watch took its name from the system used to read the time. The position of the arrow on the
exterior of the case corresponds to the position of the watch’s hour hand and is felt manually by the user in relation to hour touch pieces set at the edge of
the case. The idea was that the time could be read simply by touching the watch whilst in the pocket, useful in situations where for reasons of discretion it
would be inappropriate to look at one’s watch or make a repeating watch strike. Indeed, the 7th Duke of Wellington suggested to George Daniels that à tact
watches were worn by fashionable young men who wished to know the time without the embarrassment of their host knowing their anxiety. The movements
of the à tact watches are basically souscription movements which underwent the same progression of development over the same period of time. The montre
à tact was always quite expensive with models ranging between 1,000 and 2,000 Francs up to around 5,000 Francs for a sumptuously jeweled example. They
continued to be made until 1834.
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BREGUET
No. 2926
“THESE WATCHES, PERHAPS ABOVE ALL BREGUET’S PRODUCTS, BEST REPRESENT THE GENIUS OF HIS HOROLOGICAL PHILOSOPHY, TECHNICAL SKILL AND AESTHETIC
INTERPRETATION OF FUNCTION” - GEORGE DANIELS, THE ART OF BREGUET
+125
BREGUET, PARIS, NO. 2926 “MONTRE RÉPÉTITION PERPÉTUELLE EN OR”. A VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD SELF-
WINDING À TOC QUARTER REPEATING LEVER WATCH WITH POWER RESERVE
SIGNED BREGUET, NO. 2926, SOLD ON 27 NOVEMBER 1816 TO OUVRARD FOR THE SUM OF 4,500 FRANCS
Gilt brass movement, two mainspring barrels and Maltese Cross stop work, fve wheel train, jewelled straight line lever escapement, brass escape
wheel with upright teeth, two arm bimetallic compensation balance with two sliding brass weights with screws and four meantime adjustment
screws, parachute suspension on both pivots, Breguet balance spring, platinum shield-shaped oscillating weight, à toc quarter repeating with
one hammer onto the case, weight lock and advance/retard levers in the edge of the dial plate, silver engine-turned dial, Roman numerals
on blank chapter ring, outer dot minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, 60-hour power-reserve sector at 10 o’clock, blued steel Breguet hands,
“forme collier” engine-turned grains d’orge case, back secured by two screws in the band and centered with a small engraved monogram, quarter
repeating pull-twist push-piece in the pendant, dial signed Breguet et Fils, dial plate edge signed Breguet No. 2926
50.3 mm. diam.
CHF120,000-220,000 $120,000-220,000
(detail of the case back) (detail of the signatures)
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“Montre Répétition Perpétuelle”
PROVENANCE:
Gabriel-Julien Ouvrard, French fnancier, 1816

The Sandberg Watch Collection, Baron Sandberg
CBE, Executive Chairman of the Hong Kong and
Shanghai Banking Corporation, until 2001
Property of an Important Private European
Collection, since 2001
LITERATURE:
The Sandberg Watch Collection, Terence Camerer

Cuss, 1998, pp. 172-173
For references to Ouvrard see: Breguet,
Watchmakers since 1775, Emmanuel Breguet, 1997,
pp. 182 & 274
According to the Archives of Montres Breguet, this

watch, No. 2926, “montre répétition perpétuelle en or”
was sold on 27 November 1816 to Ouvrard for 4500
Francs.
Consigned by an important private collector, this lot

is sold with a custom-made additional glazed back
commissioned in order to admire the function and
beauty of the perpetuelle mechanism.
The present “perpétuelle” is an excellent example of

one of Breguet’s signature pieces - the self-winding (detail of the movement)
or automatic watch. Research in the Breguet archives

shows that in 1801, Ouvrard had purchased a gold
repeating watch from Breguet (No. 680/3048) which
was bought back, updated and resold to the Comte
Apranin in 1818. It is quite possible that Ouvrard
part-exchanged his earlier purchase No. 680 in part- Gabriel-Julien Ouvrard (1770-1846)
payment for the present perpétuelle watch which One of the most famous French fnanciers of the Napoleonic period, Ouvrard played a large role
at 4,500 Francs was, like all perpétuelles, extremely in the economic recovery of France after the fall of the Empire. He was one of the founders of the
expensive. Compagnie des Négociants Réunis along with the banker Médard Desprez (1764–1842), Regent of
the Bank of France.
Breguet and the new élite
Breguet had become aware since his return to Paris In 1805 the Bank of France faced collapse, this potential disaster was averted on 27 January
from Switzerland after the French revolution that 1806, when Ouvrard agreed to guarantee loans against the gold from the Spanish South America
a new social élite were emerging – the bankers. colonies. Believing that only peace could bring maritime economic growth, he tried to negotiate
Prominent fnanciers from the Paris and foreign a secret peace with England with the support of Louis Bonaparte and Joseph Fouché, an act
money markets would become some of his most rewarded with three years in prison. At the beginning of the Restoration in June 1815, Ouvrard
important clients. The names of almost all the acquired the pavilion of Jonchère located at Bougival, known later as “Château de la Jonchère”. In
great banking scions feature in Breguet’s archives: 1816, the year he bought the present perpetuelle watch, he acquired the Château de la Chaussée.
Hottinguer, Rougemont, Mallet, Delessert, Récamier, In 1816, crops collapsed and the country faced ruin. The Duc de Richelieu, Prime Minister of Louis
Hope, Labouchère and many others. Between 1798 XVIII, on the advice of Ouvrard, created a 100 million pension that flled the cofers of the state.
and 1809 Breguet sold around sixty pieces to the Payments were made and the threat that hung over France was lifted. Proof of the prestige which
banking fraternity. In 1809 however, the spending Ouvrard enjoyed at the time can be seen from the fact that both Louis XVIII and the man who
came to an abrupt end because of the intensifying would later become Charles X attended the wedding of his daughter to General de Rochechouart
Napoleonic wars and the associated economic on 5 January 1822. The following year, after a disastrous investment placed him in bankruptcy,
repercussions. In fact between 1810 and 1815 Breguet Ouvrard lost his entire fortune, even being imprisoned at the Conciergerie for corruption. He was
sold only three pieces to bankers. After the fall of exonerated but never recovered his fortune.
Napoleon in 1815 they returned in force to buy from
him and were joined by their English counterparts He died in London in 1846 being survived by Dr. Cabarrus, his illegitimate son by Madame Tallien,
who were now free to buy in Paris themselves. and his legitimate son, Julien Ouvrard.
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BREGUET
No. 2044
+126
BREGUET, PARIS, NO. 2044 “MONTRE RÉPÉTITION À GRANDE SONNERIE”. A VERY FINE, EXTREMELY RARE AND LARGE 18K GOLD
TWO-TRAIN QUARTER REPEATING GRANDE SONNERIE STRIKING CLOCKWATCH WITH RUBY CYLINDER ESCAPEMENT
SIGNED BREGUET ET FILS, NO. 2044, SOLD ON 14 JANUARY 1807 TO MONSIEUR CASTANEDA FOR THE SUM OF 3,240 FRANCS
Half-plate gilt brass movement, ruby cylinder escapement, plain three arm brass balance, blued steel fat balance spring, parachute on the top
pivot, striking mechanism with the hour cam set on the minute wheel driven by four-leaf cannon pinion, repeating and striking on two gongs,
detachable gilt cuvette with winding, regulating and sonnerie/silence apertures, white enamel dial, Breguet numerals, outer minute track, secret
signature below 12 o’clock, secured by a single screw, blued steel Breguet hands, “forme collier” case, engine-turned back, push-button at 6
o’clock in the reeded band to activate repeating, case numbered 3108/170 and stamped with Pierre-Benjamin Tavernier’s master mark, dial, cuvette and
movement signed
62 mm. diam.
CHF120,000-220,000 $120,000-220,000
With Breguet Certifcate No. 4228 dated 12 November 2002.
(Breguet’s Certifcate) (detail of the cuvette)
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“Montre Répétition à Grande Sonnerie”
(detail of the movement)
According to the Archives of Montres Breguet, watch No. 2044, “montre The present watch is a particularly elegant example of a grande sonnerie
répétition à grande sonnerie” was sold to Monsieur Castaneda on 14 January clockwatch with quarter-repeating. The pared-down understated design of
1807 for the sum of 3,240 Francs. The archives confrm the guilloché the dial, case and movement for such a mechanically complex watch are the
case, the repeating button at 6, enamel dial with Breguet numerals, secret hallmarks of Breguet’s work at its best. The movement is one of the most
signature, blued steel hands, ruby cylinder escapement and compensation pleasingly constructed of his clockwatches being highly evolved, the half-plate
balance with parachute. It is stated that the case was by Amy Gros and No. with spring barrels placed symmetrically, escapement on the lower plate and
2044/855. The present case by Pierre-Benjamin Tavernier, No. 3108/170, the visible wheels almost in alignment. The repeating mechanism activated by
must have been supplied within a very short time of sale, perhaps even a trip-button in the case at 6 is unusual in taking its power from the striking
before collection by the agent at the time. train rather than having its own spring wound by a plunge-type button.
In common with the other exceptional Breguet watches from this collection, Monsieur Castaneda was, along with Astenos, one of the two couriers
this watch is preserved in extremely good condition, furthermore the that Breguet entrusted for the delivery and sale of some pieces destined
movement is clean and functioning correctly. for clients in Spain. The Spanish market was one of Breguet’s most long
established, between 1798 and 1807 it represented around seventeen percent
Breguet’s striking clockwatches were amongst the most expensive of his of the company’s annual sales. Even after their deposition in 1808, the
watches, usually selling between 3,000 and 4,000 Francs, on a parallel Bourbons continued to buy extensively from Breguet, forty-four pieces in all.
with a perpétuelle and more expensive than a tourbillon. This refected the Another clockwatch, No. 1790, was sold via Castaneda on 23 October 1806
dificulty and complexity of their manufacture and consequently only a small for 3,600 Francs. A minute repeating watch, No. 2246, was sent to Spain via
number were made. Casteneda in 1807.
LITERATURE:
For a full account of Breguet’s Spanish trade see: Breguet, Watchmakers

Since 1775, Emmanuel Breguet, 1997, pp. 202-209.
109
BREGUET
No. 1177
+127
BREGUET, PARIS, NO. 1177 “MONTRE RÉPÉTITION À PONTS”. A VERY RARE 20K GOLD À TOC QUARTER REPEATING WATCH WITH
JUMPING HOUR HAND AND RUBY CYLINDER ESCAPEMENT
SIGNED BREGUET, NO. 1177, SOLD ON 29 THERMIDOR, YEAR UNRECORDED, TO MONSIEURÉ. FOR THE SUM OF 1,600 FRANCS, IN THE
POSSESSION OF A MONSIEUR HAUTE ROCHE BY 1824
21’’’ gilt brass movement, new caliber with standing barrel and Maltese Cross stop work, jewelled to the center, overhanging ruby cylinder
escapement, plain gold three-arm balance with parachute suspension, blued steel fat balance spring with bimetallic temperature compensation
curb, repeating with a massive polished steel hammer on a bloc on the case, white enamel dial by Vincent secured by a single screw, Breguet
numerals, outer minute divisions, secret signature under 12 o’clock, blued steel Breguet hands, “forme collier” case by Gros, engine-turned
with futed fat band, loose ring pendant, the back centered with a small blue champlevé enamel monogram, hinged gold cuvette, dial,
movement, case and cuvette signed and numbered
56 mm. diam.
CHF25,000-45,000 $25,000-45,000
With Breguet Certifcate No. 4066 dated 8 June 1995.
(Breguet’s Certifcate) (detail of the cuvette)
110
“Montre Répétition à Ponts”
According to the Archives of Montres Breguet, the early history of Breguet No. 1177 is rather enigmatic. In the archives the date sold is only given as 29
Thermidor (17th August), but no year of sale is stated. The name of the original purchaser is also omitted, the record simply stating a “MonsieurÉ..” and a sale
price of 1,600 Francs. However, it is further recorded that the watch was owned in 1824 by a Monsieur Haute Roche and it is quite possible he was the original
purchaser. As the date and month of sale is written in the Republican calendar which was only in use between 1793 and 1805 it must therefore date from
within that period. When compared stylistically to other Breguet watches of the same period and bearing in mind the use of the new caliber with jump-hour
mechanism, a date of between 1800 and 1805 is most likely.
The jump hour hand is a feature of some of Breguet’s repeating watches. The hand in fact stands stationary until about three minutes to the hour when it
begins to move. By the time it is half way to the next hour the minute hand will be at the hour and the hour hand will jump the remaining distance to the hour.
Mechanically this works because the usual motion work for the hands is dispensed with, the hour hand being mounted on a wheel geared directly to another
wheel on the hour snail star wheel. Because the hour hand is driven from it the hand jumps with the star wheel to each successive hour.
LITERATURE:
A copy of the original sale records regarding this watch is reproduced in: A.L. Breguet, Watchmaker to Kings by Thomas Engel, 1994, p. 195.
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BREGUET
No. 590 +128
“Montre Répétition sur les Principes BREGUET, PARIS, NO. 590/3054 “MONTRE RÉPÉTITION SUR LES
PRINCIPES DES CHRONOMÈTRES”. AN EXTREMELY FINE AND RARE
des Chronomètres” 18K GOLD HALF-QUARTER REPEATING WATCH WITH JUMPING HOUR
HAND, CONSTRUCTED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF THE GARDE-TEMPS
SIGNED BREGUET, NO. 590, SOLD ON 16 OCTOBER 1846 TO LORD HOWDEN
FOR THE SUM OF 2,000 FRANCS, RESOLD ON 6 APRIL 1850 TO THE COMTE
D’ALMEIDA FOR THE SUM OF 3,550 FRANCS
Gilded brass movement, going barrel, jewelled to the centre wheel, straight
line lever escapement with draw, three-arm cut bimetallic compensation
balance, gold and platinum adjustment screws, balance spring with terminal
curve, repeating on a single gong with single hammer, gold cuvette, white
enamel dial, secured by a single screw, Roman numerals, eccentric subsidiary
seconds, gold Breguet hands, circular engine-turned grains d’orge case, back
with small central engraved monogram, pull-twist piston for the repeating in
the band, cuvette signed and numbered, dial signed
48 mm. diam.
CHF15,000-25,000 $15,000-25,000
LITERATURE:
Another watch, No. 4144, with identical movement to the present watch is
illustrated and described in: Breguet in The Hermitage, The State Hermitage
Museum, 2004, No. 85, p. 89.
According to the Archives of Montres Breguet, the present watch No. 590/3054,
“répétition sur les principes des chronomètres” was sold to Lord Howden on 16
October 1846 for the sum of 2,000 Francs. It was then resold to Comte d’Almeida on 6
April 1850 for the sum of 3,550 Francs (at that time with certitifcate No. 1769).
In line with Breguet’s customary business practice the watch was updated during
the period between being bought back and resale. The silver guilloché dial originally
supplied in 1846 was changed for the present white enamel dial, new gold hands and a
new gold cuvette were ftted.
The present watch was made during Breguet’s grandson Louis-Clément’s tenure of
the company when it was again at the forefront of innovation and invention. It is of
particularly high-grade and fnish, a category of watches described in the archives as
being “constructed on the principles of the time-keepers”, to distinguish their superior
qualities such as precision balance, lever escapement and full jeweling. The method
of winding the repeating train with the pull-twist-push piston was Abraham-Louis
Breguet’s own invention and can be found either in the pendant or in the band as in
the present watch. It was very expensive to make and its purpose was essentially to
give the watch a neater appearance. The half-quarter repeater is a quarter repeating
mechanism that strikes an extra blow on the gong if the minute hand is at or past the
halfway point between the quarters. It gives the user better accuracy of up to seven
and a half minutes either side of the last elapsed quarter hour.
Baron Howden
A title in the Irish peerage from 1819 and from 1831 in the Peerage of the United
Kingdom.
The buyer of the present watch was the second Baron Howden, Sir John Hobart
Caradoc, the British general and diplomat who lived much of the time in Paris.
Interestingly, Lord Howden was the second husband of the Russian Princess Catherine
Bagration (1783-1857), another rich patron of Breguet in her own right. Princess
Bagration was known for her beauty, love afairs and outrageous behaviour, she was
the heiress of her uncle Grigory Potemkin’s fabulous jewellery collection including the
famous “Potemkin diamond”. Fifteen years his senior, she married Baron Howden in
Paris in 1830. On 26 October 1837, she purchased a carriage clock from Breguet, No.
(detail of movement)
4768, for the sum of 3,500 Francs. The Caradocs had no children and by 1849 the
couple had a formal separation. Both baronies became extinct on his death in 1873.
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BREGUET
No. 5001
“Horloge Marine”
(reduced size)

EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
+129
BREGUET, PARIS, NO. 5001 “HORLOGE According to the Archives of Montres Breguet, the For a comprehensive account of Breguet’s marine
MARINE À UN BARILLET, PETIT MODéLE”. present marine chronometer No. 5001 “horloge chronometers see: Breguet, Watchmakers Since
AN EXTREMELY RARE GILT BRASS marine à un barillet, petit modèle” was sold on 1775, Emmanuel Breguet, 1997, pp. 245-249, and
TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER IN 10 April 1835 to Torcapel for the sum of 1,100 The Art of Breguet, George Daniels, 1975, pp.
MAHOGANY BOX Francs. 84-87.
SIGNED BREGUET ET FILS, NO. 5001, SOLD
ON 10 APRIL 1835 TO TORCAPEL FOR THE Little is known of Torcapel although his name
SUM OF 1,100 FRANCS
appears in the Breguet archives at least once
Gilt brass full plate movement, with single before when only eight months earlier he
going barrel, navette-shaped platform No. purchased an almost identical chronometer,
249, spring footed-detent escapement, No. 4980, also for 1,100 Francs. The present
bimetallic two arm balance, free sprung chronometer was subject to a complete overhaul
in September 1989, from 29 September 1989
blued steel helical balance spring with
until 16 February 1990 it was regulated and the
adjustable stud, matte silver dial, small
results recorded in the accompanying register.
chapter ring with Roman hour and Arabic
10-minute numerals, symmetrical subsidiary Breguet’s chronometers with a single going
seconds below, gilt spear hands, brass bowl barrel were in fact developed by Abraham-Louis’s
with threaded bezel, suspended in square grandson Louis Clément François Breguet after
pattern gimbals with rounded corners, solid his return from Switzerland. These chronometers
mahogany box, with sliding observation lid, were intended for Merchant marine or private use
instead of the regular double barrel type made by
brass handles and fttings, signed and numbered
the frm for the Marine.
on the dial, movement numbered, escapement
platform numbered 249, mainspring signed The easily removable platform escapement is
Vincent 1831 another example of Breguet’s ingenuity. The
whole platform can be removed from the main
103 mm. diam; box: 21.5 cm. wide. 19 cm.
assembly due to a small device locking the going
high.
train automatically, even when fully wound. This
CHF20,000-30,000 $20,000-30,000 means that if damaged, the delicate escapement
can be temporarily replaced and sent separately
With a brass double-ended ratchet key and rating for repair to a specialist chronometer maker (detail of movement)
booklet of 1989/90. whilst the main part of the movement could be
repaired by any competent clockmaker.
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BREGUET
No. 576
“Triple Calendar
Chronograph”
~130
BREGUET. A VERY FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD TRIPLE CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES
SIGNED BREGUET, NO. 576, MANUFACTURED IN 1972 AND SOLD ON 22 DECEMBER 1973 TO M. BELMONDO FOR THE SUM OF 3,500 FRANCS
Cal. 88 13’’’ mechanical movement, silvered matte dial, applied gold Arabic and baton numerals, outer blue Arabic date ring with central
date hand, two windows for day and month in French, three sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for moon phases and constant seconds, 30
minutes and 12 hours registers, circular case, angular downturned lugs, snap on back, two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, case
signed, numbered and stamped with French assay marks, dial signed
36 mm. diam.
CHF40,000-60,000 $40,000-60,000
According to the Archives of Montres Breguet, the present chronograph wristwatch with silvered matte dial, calendar and moon phases was made in 1972 and
sold on 22 December 1973 to M. Belmondo for the sum of 3,500 Francs.
Although the frst name of Mr. Belmondo is not stated in the Archives it can safely be
assumed that the frst owner of this fne watch was either the famous French actor
Jean-Paul Belmondo or his father, the celebrated French sculptor Paul Belmondo, both
passionate watch collectors.
The watch ofered here for sale is a highly attractive example of one of the exceedingly
rare triple calendar chronograph wristwatches made by Breguet during the 1960s and
70s. It is furthermore preserved in beautiful, unmolested original overall condition.
The layout of the dial and the solid and masculine case proportions echo the greatest
watch designs of all times, most notably references 1518 and 2499 by Patek Philippe.
Comparing it to its peers, it is inevitable though to immediately spot the more playful
design of the dial, most notably the outer blue date ring. It is also noteworthy to mention
that these exclusivities were made in much smaller quantities than their counterparts
from Geneva. Inspired by French avant-garde design, these triple calendar chronographs
by the celebrated house of Breguet are a connoisseur’s choice and rarities on the
market.
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131 132
PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE EUROPEAN COLLECTION
~131 ~+132
BREGUET. A VERY FINE, RARE AND BREGUET, NO. 2741. A VERY FINE, Very few of these highly luxurious wristwatches
ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD TRIPLE EXTREMELY RARE AND ELEGANT made from the late 1930s to the late 1960s have
CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON 18K YELLOW AND WHITE GOLD appeared at auction. The design is wonderful
PHASES AND CHAMPAGNE DIAL WRISTWATCH WITH TWO-TONE SILVER classic old-school Breguet, recapturing the
SIGNED BREGUET, NO. 1039, SOLD ON 16 DIAL elegance and principal characteristics of the
DECEMBER 1952 TO MME FERRY, SUM NOT SIGNED BREGUET, NO. 2741, CASE NO. 31305, company’s heritage – the heavy case with futed
MENTIONED SOLD ON 3 DECEMBER 1965 TO MR DE
band, exquisite guilloché silver dial and Breguet
RUGGIERO FOR THE SUM OF 2,250 FRANCS
Cal. 12’’’ mechanical jewelled lever hands. Originally supplied with gold hands, the
movement, pink gilt dial, applied gold Cal. 260 13’’’ mechanical movement, 17 actual owner preferred the contrast of blued steel
dot and Arabic numerals, luminous hands, jewels, engine-turned two-tone silver dial, and had the present hands ftted.
outer blue date ring with central date Roman numerals on blank chapter ring,
A similar watch is illustrated in Breguet,
hand, two windows for day and month in beady minute divisions, subsidiary seconds,
Watchmakers Since 1775, Emmanuel Breguet,
French, subsidiary dial for moon phases and blued steel Breguet hands, circular case,
1997, p. 321.
constant seconds, circular case, snap on back, yellow gold coin-edge band, rounded yellow
downturned lugs, 18K gold buckle, dial gold bezel with a white gold rim, yellow
signed, case and movement numbered gold snap on back with white gold rim,
white gold straight lugs with yellow gold
35 mm. diam. screwed bars, yellow gold crown, 18K gold
CHF15,000-25,000 $15,000-25,000 Breguet buckle, case and dial signed
According to the Archives of Montres Breguet, the

35 mm. diam.
present calendar wristwatch no. 1039 with yellow CHF20,000-40,000 $20,000-40,000
gold case, pink gilt dial, subsidiary seconds and
moon phase was made in 1951 and sold to Mme According to the Archives of Montres Breguet, the
Ferry on 16 December 1952, sum not mentioned. present watch was sold on 3 December 1965 to
Mr. de Ruggiero for the sum of 2,250 Francs – a
Watch no. 1039 is a very fne example of one of huge amount of money at the time.
the exceedingly rare triple calendar wristwatches
made by Breguet between the late 1940s and
early 1950s. Believed to be part of an extremely (detail of the case back)
small series of possibly only around fve of such

calendar watches, the appeal of the present
specimen is furthermore enhanced by the pink
gilt dial, rendering it a most unique appearance. END OF FIRST SESSION
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SECOND SESSION
AT 14.00 H
LOTS 133-276
+133
PANERAI. A VERY RARE AND MASSIVE STAINLESS STEEL WRIST DEPTH GAUGE WITH DIVER’S KNIFE
SIGNED LUMINOR, PANERAI, METRI, CIRCA 1940
Black matte dial, outer dot and Arabic 2.5 meters luminous divisions, inner baton fve meters luminous divisions, central transparent luminous
hand, massive stainless steel case, back secured by six screws, inner double ring secured by six screws locking case and case back together,
Perspex dome, stainless steel buckle, case and dial signed
69.5 mm. width, 90.5 mm length, 39.5 mm. heigth
CHF9,000-15,000 $9,000-15,000
For a description and illustration of a Panerai depth gauge see The Panerai in Florence by Dino Zei, pp. 70 & 71.
116
ROLEX MADE FOR OFFICINE PANERAI REFERENCE 3646
The following two lots, 134 and 135, are fne examples of the celebrated reference
PANERAI
3646, supplied to the Italian and German Navies. Ref. 3646
Following disappointing tests carried out on watches available in the 1930s, the “Radiomir Type D”
Royal Italian Navy approached Panerai with the request of designing a watch
resistant to extreme conditions while at the same time keeping exact time. The
prototype which Panerai submitted to the First Submarine Group Command was
called “Radiomir” and passed all tests successfully.
Consequently as of 1938 until the 1950s, small series of reference 3646 watches
were produced, mainly for the Italian Navy. The models were ftted with hand-
wound movements and waterproof cases supplied by Rolex, the dials consisted of
two discs, a lower one coated with “Radiomir” luminous substance visible through
the cut out numerals in the black upper disc, enabling the easy reading in the dark
or under water. The large cushion-shaped cases had a diameter of 47 mm, wire
lugs and a screw-down crown.
+134
ROLEX MADE FOR OFFICINE PANERAI. A RARE AND LARGE
STAINLESS STEEL CUSHION-SHAPED DIVER’S WRISTWATCH
SIGNED ROLEX, REF. 3646, TYPE D, CASE NO. 260’631, CIRCA 1943
Rolex cal. 618 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, the dial consisting
of two discs, the lower one coated with “Luminor” luminous
substance visible through the cut-out Arabic and baton numerals
in the black matte upper disc, blued steel luminous hands, large
cushion-shaped water-resistant-type case, wire lugs, screw back,
screw down crown, case and movement signed Rolex
47 mm. wide
CHF45,000-65,000 $45,000-65,000
The present watch is one of the exceedingly rare survivors of the celebrated
ref. 3646 Type D model, also called “no-name” series with blank/unsigned
dial, generally reserved for the German Navy’s Special Forces.
Consigned by a private collector and fresh to the market, it is preserved in

very honest, original overall condition.
Similar watches of the 3646 / Type D number group are illustrated and
described in Vintage Panerai, the References and in Vintage Panerai, History 1
and History 2 by Ralf Ehlers and Volker Wiegmann, 2012.
117
PANERAI
Ref. 3646
“Radiomir Type C”
D•135
ROLEX MADE FOR OFFICINE PANERAI. A VERY RARE AND LARGE
STAINLESS STEEL CUSHION-SHAPED DIVER’S WRISTWATCH,
MADE FOR THE ITALIAN NAVY
SIGNED RADIOMIR PANERAI AND ROLEX, REF. 3646, TYPE C, CASE
NO. 1’010’091, CIRCA 1940
Rolex cal. 618 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, the dial consisting
of two discs, the lower one coated with “Luminor” luminous
substance visible through the cut out Arabic and baton numerals
in the black matte upper disc, blued steel luminous hands, large
cushion-shaped water-resistant-type case, wire lugs, screw back
engraved Xa. FLOTMAS No. 048, screw down “Brevet +” crown,
case and movement signed Rolex, dial signed Panerai
47 mm. wide
CHF70,000-90,000 $70,000-90,000
The present “Xa. FLOTMAS No. 048” Radiomir Panerai is one of the
extremely rare survivors of a reference 3646 type C model supplied to the
celebrated Decima Flottiglia Mezzi d’Assalto or Decima Flottiglia MAS, an
Italian commando frogman unit of the Royal Italian Navy. The frst Italian
frogman group originated in 1938, and became known as the 1a Flottiglia
Mezzi d’Assalto, or 1st Flotilla Assault group. The tenth (or decima) group
was formed around 1940. It is preserved in very good, original overall
condition, still retaining the original “Brevet +” crown, full case proportions,
the engraved “Xa. FLOTMAS No. 048” very crisp.
The attentive observer will immediately notice the positioning of the number
12, not properly aligned in a 90 degree angle but slightly tilted to the left side.
Interestingly, this phenomena can also be detected with the watch’s peers,
Xa Flotmas No. 043 and No. 040, prominently illustrated in Guido Panerai &
Figlio by Loris Pasetto and Luciano Cipullo, Limited Edition, 2013, pp. 72 &
73: the number 12 of the frst also tilted to the left side whereas number 12 of
the second example evidently leans to the right.
(detail of the case back engravings)
“Decima Flottiglia MAS”
For a detailed description and illustration of the present watch see www.vintagepanerai.com/tag/
radiomir-panerai. Reference 3646 and the “Xa Flotmas” issues are further extensively described
and illustrated in op. cit., pp. 66 – 105, and in Vintage Panerai, The References by Ralf Ehlers and
Volker Wiegmann.
119
IWC
“Aquatimer”
+136
INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO. A FINE STAINLESS STEEL DIVER’S
AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS,
REVOLVING RING AND DATE
SIGNED INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO, SCHAFFHAUSEN, AQUATIMER,
AUTOMATIC, REF. R 812 AD, MOVEMENT NO. 2’095259, CASE NO.
Cal. C.8541B automatic jewelled movement, black matte dial,
applied luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, luminous sweep
centre seconds, minute divisions, outer revolving ring calibrated
for 60 units operated by the crown at 2 o’ clock, window for date,
circular water-resistant-type case, screw back engraved “ - IWC -,
- waterproof -, - 20 ATU -, - aquatimer -“ and with the submarine
logo, case, dial and movement signed
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
According to the Archives of IWC, the present watch was sold to Zwyro AG
in Schafhausen on 17 November 1975.
Launched in 1967, the Aquatimer is an intriguing example of early waterproof

wristwatch. It was frst released with the reference code 812, which was
changed to 1812 in 1972. The present piece is consequently one of the last
examples bearing the old reference. A notable feature of this movement is
the “Pellaton” winding system, widely praised for simplicity and eficiency.
Instead of using gears, it transmits energy to the mainspring via a cam,
rocker and ratchet wheel system, managed by ruby rollers.
The is ofered in outstanding condition, sporting a full case with hardly any
sign of wear and a stunning, fully original dial.
120
Debuted in 1953, Blancpain’s celebrated “Fifty Fathoms” model was presented as the
frst true modern diving wristwatch. The idea for the model arose when two captains
of the French navy, Commander Maloubier and Lieutenant Rifand, requested a
practical solution for a watch to be used by a new unit of military combat swimmers.
Upon fnding no existing watch capable of withstanding the extreme conditions of
underwater missions, the two oficers approached Blancpain with a very specifc
set of technical specifcations, including the revolutionary unidirectional bezel. The
watch developed following these requests is considered the archetype of the diver’s
watch, its name derived from the water resistance guaranteed to a depth of 50
fathoms or 91.45 meters.
•+137 •+138
BLANCPAIN. A RARE AND LARGE BLANCPAIN. A MASSIVE AND VERY RARE
STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC DIVER’S STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC DIVER’S
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE
SECONDS, DATE AND BAKELITE BEZEL SECONDS, DATE, BAKELITE BEZEL AND
SIGNED BLANCPAIN, LIP, AUTOMATIC MILITARKY MARKINGS, MADE FOR THE
INCABLOC, FIFTHY FATHOMS MODEL, GERMAN ARMY 137
MOVEMENT NO. 46’254, CASE NO. 113’677, SIGNED BLANCPAIN, FIFTHY FATHOMS,
CIRCA 1955 AUTOMATIC, REF. 1322, CIRCA 1955
Cal. R.134 automatic anti-magnetic jewelled Cal. CD2873 automatic movement, 25
movement, black gloss dial, luminous baton jewels, black matte dial, red encircled 3H
and applied Arabic numerals, luminous symbol indicating the military use, luminous
hands, sweep centre seconds, window for baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands,
date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type sweep centre seconds, window for date,
case, bidirectlional revolving black bakelite massive tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type
bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back case, bidirectional revolving black bakelite
with antimagnetc protection shield, screw bezel, screw back engraved 6645-12-171-
down crown, case, dial and movement signed 4182, Bund, screw down crown, case, dial and
by makers movement signed
37.5 mm. diam. 41.5 mm. diam.
CHF4,000-6,000 $4,000-6,000 CHF4,000-6,000 $4,000-6,000
In 1953, Blancpain signed a distribution The present timepiece is a very rare and attractive
agreement with LIP, the French watch example of a military watch. Made for the
manufacturer, the models available in France technical and general dive service of the German
as of 1954 signed both Blancpain and LIP. The Army, it was never available to the general
partnership between the two houses was ended public. It is a diver’s model, the revolving bezel,
in 1957, rendering these double-signed watches highly legible luminous dial and screw back all
highly collectable. being telltale signs of this elected destination. 138
In addition, the watch presents the customary

military markings the connoisseur would be
looking for in such a piece: the case back is
engraved with the military issue number, and
the dial presents the indication of the presence
of tritium. Instead of the more commonly known
encircled T (most often seen in the Rolex Milsub
models made for the British Navy, see lot 100 in
this auction), the German Army decided to use
the more unambiguous encircled 3H symbol,
being 3H in fact the chemical abbreviation for
tritium.
The present model is prominently described

and illustrated in Military Timepieces by Konrad
Knirim, p. 550.
(detail of lot 137 case back) (detail of lot 138 case back)
139
140
•139 •+140
BREITLING. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL ZENITH. AN ATTRACTIVE, VERY RARE AND LARGE STAINLESS STEEL
SINGLE BUTTON CHRONOGRAPH CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH ENGRAVED CASE BACK
WRISTWATCH WITH WHITE DIAL SIGNED ZENITH, RETAILED BY A. CAIRELLI, CIRCA 1950
AND HACK FEATURE, MADE FOR THE
Cal. 146 DP mechanical jewelled movement, metal dust cap, black matte dial,
CANADIAN AIR FORCE
SIGNED BREITLING WATCH LTD., CASE NO.
Arabic luminous numerals, luminous hands, outer ffth of a second combined
1’421’097, MANUFACTURED IN 1973 with Arabic fve minutes divisions, two large sunken engine-turned subsidiary
dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, large circular water-resistant-
Cal. Valjoux 236 mechanical movement, 17
type case, bidirectional revolving bezel graduated for 60 units, screw back
jewels, white dial, luminous Arabic 6 and
engraved “CRONOMETRO, TIPO CP-2, A. CAIRELLI – ROMA”, dial and
12 numerals, the remaining Arabic numerals
movement signed by maker, dial further signed by retailer, case signed by retailer
with luminous accents, luminous hands, red
chronograph hand, two subsidiary dials for 42 mm. diam.
constant seconds and 30 minutess register,
circular water-resistant-type case, screw back CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
engraved D.N.D., S/N NS 162, Stock No. Cairelli retailer in Rome is a name synonymous
6645/2¿02/126, one round chronograph with Italian military watches. In fact, already in
the 1950s, Cairelli had placed orders to Universal
button in the band, case and movement signed
for pilot’s timepieces. Those watches used a
35.5 mm. diam. movement manufacture by Martel Watch, a
company Zenith bought in 1959. Consequently,
CHF3,000-6,000 $3,000-6,000 in the 1960s Cairelli turned to Zenith to ensure
continuity and consistency of the supply. Two
According to the Archives of Breitling, the present
models are known to have been made, for a total
watch was made in 1973, ftted with a Valjoux
of 2500 watches. One version was for civilian
236 movement.
use, such as the present piece, distinguished by
the simpler engraving on the back. The military
During a short period between the mid-1960s
version instead features either the engraving
and mid-1970s, Breitling supplied a small (detail of lot 139 case back engravings)
“AMI” (Areonautica Militare Italian: Italian Air
number of single button chronograph watches
Force) or “MM” (Marina Militare: Navy) followed
to the Canadian Air Force, adapted following
The outside of the case back of the present watch by the inventory number.
the specifcations requested by the Ministry of
is engraved with the following markings:
Defence. The watches featured an unsigned white
D.N.D. (Department of National Defence) On top of the historical interest, rarity and
dial, a Valjoux 236 movement with hack feature,
S/N NS 162 aesthetic appeal, it has to be underlined that
the outside of the case backs were marked with
Stock No. 6645/21/802/1267 this timepiece is preserved in absolutely pristine,
Ministry of Defence issue numbers.
NATO stock code, 6645-21-802-1267, NATO new-old-stock condition, even retaining the
individual device number for this type of factory protective blue varnish to the case back. A
chronograph, 21 is the country code for Canada virtually unique opportunity for the savvy collector
within NATO. of rare and important military timepieces.
141 142 143
•+141 •+142 •~+143

IWC. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL ZENITH. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE AUDEMARS PIGUET. A FINE 18K WHITE
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH
SECONDS, DATE, BRACELET AND BOX WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, MULTI- SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND DATE
SIGNED IWC, INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO, COLOR DIAL AND BRACELET SIGNED AUDEMARS, PIGUET, GENÈVE,
SCHAFFHAUSEN, QUARTZ ELECTRONIC, SIGNED ZENITH, CHRONOGRAPH, AUTOMATIC, REF. 5205 BC, MOVEMENT NO.
REF. R 3203, MOVEMENT NOS. 3213 AND 105, AUTOMATIC, EL PRIMERO, REF. 1205, CASE 96’280, CASE NO. 44’643, MANUFACTURED
CASE NO. 1’995’269, CIRCA 1970 NO. 976D460, CIRCA 1970 IN 1968
Cal. 2001 electromechanical movement, 13 Cal. 3019 PHC automatic movement, 31 Cal. K2072/1 automatic movement, 29
jewels, two-tone silvered dial, applied baton jewels, white matte dial, applied luminous jewels, engine-turned 18K gold rim to the
numerals, sweep centre seconds, minute baton numerals, luminous hands, central rotor, silvered brushed dial, applied baton
divisions, window for date, tonneau-shaped red luminous chronographic hand, ffth of numerals, sweep centre seconds, window
water-resistant-type case, stepped bezel, a second divisions, base 100 scale on grey for date, circular water-resistant-type case,
back secured by four screws, stainless steel track, outer tachymetre scale graduated to textured lugs, screw back, case, dial and
IWC bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial and 500 units per hour on sloped raised track, movement signed
movement signed one sunken engine-turned champagne
35 mm. diam.
subsidiary dial for constant seconds, one
36 mm. width, 44 mm. length; overall length
sunken engine-turned grey subsidiary dial CHF5,000-7,000 $5,000-7,000
approx. 190 mm.
for 12 hours register, one sunken engine-
CHF3,000-4,000 $3,000-4,000 According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet the
turned blue subsidiary dial for 30 minutes
present watch, a reference 5205 BC, was sold in
register, window for date, tonneau-shaped
With IWC white ftted presentation box and 1968.
water-resistant-type case, screw back, two
instruction leafet. According to the Archives of
round chronograph buttons in the band,
IWC, the present watch was manufactured in 1971.
stainless steel Gay Freres for Zenith bracelet,
A very rare model, the present timepiece is a extendable deployant clasp, case, dial and
remarkable example of 1970s style, defned by movement signed
the the generous case proportions and its very
geometrical case design, which can be fully
appreciated by the beholder thanks to the superior CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
condition of the present example. Moreover, it is
powered by the legendary Beta 21 movement, the The present watch is a very attractive example
frst quartz movement produced in Switzerland, of the legendary Zenith El Primero chronograph.
and an epitome of the 1970s, which were the main Its groundbreaking automatic movement was
theatre of the “quartz revolution”. considered state-of-the-art for the time, and it
well maintained over time its technical superiority,
so much that it was chosen by Rolex as the
base onto which to develop their frst automatic
chronograph calibre, in 1987.
144 145 146
~+144 •+145 ~+146

VULCAIN. A RARE, FINE AND ATTRACTIVE OMEGA. A FINE STAINLESS AUTOMATIC VULCAIN. A RARE, FINE AND ATTRACTIVE
18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION TRIPLE CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION
WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH WRISTWATCH WITH 24 HOURS WORLD TIME WRISTWATCH WITH
SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, ALARM, INDICATION AND BRACELET SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, ALARM,
CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL, CERTIFICATE SIGNED OMEGA, SPEEDMASTER CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL DIAL, CERTIFICATE
AND BOX AUTOMATIC, REF. 375 0084, CASE NO AND BOX
SIGNED VULCAIN, REF. 100308.188, LIMITED 55’263’766, CIRCA 1997 SIGNED VULCAIN, REF. 100308.128, LIMITED
EDITION NO. 19/30, CIRCA 2015 EDITION NO. 09/30, CIRCA 2015
Cal. 1151 automatic movement, 25
Cal. V13 mechanical jewelled movement, jewels, grey matte dial, luminous Arabic Cal. V13 mechanical jewelled movement,
dust cover, polychrome cloisonn’ enamel numerals, luminous hands, yellow-tipped dust cover, polychrome cloisonn’ enamel
dial depicting two panda bears feeding , central date hand, outer date ring, ffth of dial depicting the map of the world, applied
applied dot numerals, luminous hands, a second divisions, two sunken engine- dot numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre
sweep centre seconds, central alarm hand turned black subsidiary dial for 30 minutes seconds, central alarm hand with red arrow
with red arrow tip operated via the push register combined with two windows tip operated via the push button at 2 o’clock
button at 2 o’clock and crown at 3 o’clock, for day and month in English and for and crown at 3 o’clock, silvered brushed
silvered brushed revolving ring calibrated for 12 hours register, sunken engine-turned revolving ring calibrated for 24 hours, outer
24 hours, outer revolving ring with names black and blue subsidiary dial for 24 hour revolving ring with names of 24 world
of 24 world cities operated via the screw indication combined with constant seconds, cities operated via the screw down crown
down crown at 4 o’clock, snap on back, 18k tonneau-shaped case, case, black bezel with at 4 o’clock, snap on back, 18k white gold
white gold Vulcain buckle, case, dial and tachymetre scale graduated to 500 units Vulcain buckle, case, dial and movement signed
movement signed per hour, snap on back engraved with the 42 mm. diam.
42 mm. diam. Seahorse emblem, two round chronograph
buttons in the band, stainless steel Omega CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000 bracelet, extendable deployant clasp, case,
With Vulcaine International Guaranteed
With Vulcain International Guaranteed, mistakenly bearing the reference number
instruction manual, wooden ftted presentation 39 mm. diam.; overall length approx. 210 mm. 100328.128, instruction manual, wooden ftted
box and outer packaging presentation box and outer packaging
CHF2,000-4,000 $2,000-4,000
•+147
TUDOR. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL
DATE, BRACELET, GARANTIE AND BOX
SIGNED TUDOR, OYSTERDATE, AUTOMATIC – CHRONO
TIME, MONTE CARLO MODEL, REF. 94300, CASE NO.
872’381, CIRCA 1988
Cal. 7730 automatic movement, 17 jewels, black matte
dial, applied baton numerals, luminous accents, luminous
hands, ffth of a second divisions, outer minute combined
with Arabic orange fve minutes divisions, three sunken
beveled subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30
minutes and 12 hours registers, magnifed window for
date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, brushed
bezel engraved with tachymetre scale graduated to 500
units per hour, screw back engraved “Original Oyster
Case By Rolex Geneva”, screw down crown, two screw
Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial and
movement signed
147
CHF6,000-10,000 $6,000-10,000
With Tudor Garantie stamped by Dusseldorf retailer René Kern

and dated 12.4.1988, red presentation box and outer packaging.
This piece is ofered in outstanding, “new old stock” condition.
•+148
TUDOR. A FINE AND VERY RARE
STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH
DATE, ALBINO DIAL, BRACELET,
GARANTIE AND BOX
SIGNED TUDOR, OYSTERDATE, AUTOMATIC
- CHRONO TIME, REF. 79180, CASE NO.
B631630, CIRCA 1994
white brushed dial, applied baton numerals,
luminous accents, luminous hands, ffth of
a second divisions, three sunken engine-
turned white subsidiary dials for constant
seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers,
magnifed windows for date, tonneau-
148
shaped water-resistant-type case, bezel
graduated to 500 units per hour, screw back
engraved “Original Oyster Case by Rolex
Geneva” and “Annalisa, 24 gennaio 1995”,
screw down Rolex crown, two screw down
chronograph buttons in the band, stainless
steel Tudor Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp,
The present example of reference 79180 is
39.5 mm. diam.; overall length approx. 180
highlighted by a very rare “albino” dial: normally,
mm.
the subsidiary dials on this model with white dial
CHF3,500-5,500 $3,000-5,000 are black. In this instance, however, the white dial
presents white counters: an extremely unusual,
With Tudor Garantie dated 24/1/95 and stamped and of remarkable aesthetic impact. Interestingly,
by Rome retailer Haussmann e C. s.r.l., document the original slip from Hausmann does mention
holder, product literature, Haussman collection this detail as it reads: “Tudor Crono Q Bianco”,
card and Tudor presentation box. which translates to Tudor Chrono white dial. 125
149
+149
AUDEMARS PIGUET. A FINE 18K
GOLD AUTOMATIC TOURBILLON
WRISTWATCH
SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, TOURBILLON
150 151
AUTOMATIQUE, REF. 25643BA, WATCH NO.
47, MANUFACTURED IN 1987
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
•+150 titanium tourbillon regulator, gilt chased •~+151
AUDEMARS PIGUET. A FINE 18K GOLD
dial, dot numerals on blank track ring, AUDEMARS PIGUET. A FINE 18K GOLD
AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR aperture revealing oscillator, aperture for AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR
WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND tourbillon, rectangular-shaped case, hinged WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES
GARANTIE lugs, snap on back displaying with six rubies SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET,
SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, AUTOMATIC, AUTOMATIQUE, MOVEMENT NO. 278’572,
and engraved “Tourbillon, Automatique,
QUANTIEME PERPETUEL AUTOMATIQUE, CASE NO. C 27692, MANUFACTURED IN 1987
No. 47”, winding crown on the back, 18K
NO. 1790, REF. 5548BA, MOVEMENT NO.
gold Audemars Piguet buckle, case, crystal and Cal. 2124/2825 automatic movement, 33
273’676, CASE NO. C 7927, MANUFACTURED
IN 1984 movement signed jewels, 21K gold rim rotor, ivory-coloured
dial, Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials
Cal. 2120/1 automatic movement, 36 28.5 mm width, 32.5 mm. length for day and date, aperture for moon phases,
jewels, white matte dial, applied gold baton
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000 circular case, stepped bezel, snap on back,
numerals, three subsidiary dials for month,
day and date in English, aperture for moon With Wempe service invoice dated 24 November
phases, circular case, stepped bezel, snap on 2015 detailing a full service for a total of 6’159
33 mm. diam.
back, 18K gold Audemars Piguet buckle, case, Euros. According to the Archives of Audemars CHF6,000-9,000 $6,000-9,000
dial and movement signed Piguet, the present timepiece was sold in 1986 in
the USA. Produced in around 350 examples, the According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet,
36 mm. diam.
“Tourbillon Automatique” model was launched the present watch was sold in 1987.
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000 in 1986, the frst self-winding series produced
tourbillon. At the time believed to be the world’s
With Audemars Piguet Certifcate d’Origine et de thinnest and smallest self-winding tourbillon
Garantie, setting pin and product literature. movement. It was furthermore the frst tourbillon
carriage in the history of mechanical watches
According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet made of titanium. The tourbillon rotates anti-
the present watch was manufactured in 1984 and clockwise once every 50 seconds. The slimness
sold in 1985 in Hong Kong. of the case design results from the use of the
back plate of the movement as the case back,
resulting in the height of only 4.8 mm including
the gold case. The textured sunray design of the
dial is derived from an ancient Egyptian relief
carving of Akhenaten.
IWC
“Grande Complication”
~152
IWC. A VERY FINE, RARE AND LARGE 18K GOLD LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC PERPETUAL CALENDAR MINUTE REPEATING
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, DIGITAL YEAR DISPLAY, TWO-TONE DIAL, CERTIFICATE, BOX AND “GRANDE
COMPLICATION” BOOK
SIGNED IWC, SCHAFFHAUSEN, GRANDE COMPLICATION, NO. 09/50, REF. 3770, CASE NO. 3’198’602, MANUFACTURED IN 2006
Cal. 79091 automatic movement, 75 jewels, minute repeating on two hammers, ivory-coloured dial, applied gold baton numerals, four
subsidiary dials with silvered chapter rings for 30 minute register and moon phases, date, 12 hour register and month, constant seconds and day,
aperture for four digit year display between 7 and 8 o’clock, large circular case, screw down crown, back secured by six screws and engraved
International Watch Co., Grande Complication, No. 09/50, 2006 repeating slide and two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, 18K gold
IWC buckle, case, dial, and movement signed
43 mm. diam.
CHF50,000-80,000 $50,000-80,000
With IWC undated and blank Grande Complication Certifcate, undated International Guarantee Card, instruction manuals, original ftted wooden presentation
box and outer packaging. Furthermore delivered with a copy of Grande Complication – The Grande Complication by IWC, Manfred Fritz, Edition Stemmle.
The Grande Complication is one of IWC’s most exclusive timepieces with production limited to just 50 watches a year. Consisting of 659 mechanical parts, 21
functions and displays, a perpetual calendar for the next 500 years and a perpetual moon phase display made of polished goldstone, this watch is a horological
tour de force. The minute repeating chime is exceptional, as the sapphire crystal has been freely suspended on a platinum membrane, amplifying the gong
vibrations via the sound transmission pin.
The present watch is number 9 of a limited edition of 50 examples of this reference produced by IWC in 2006. It appears to be in new old stock condition, still
retaining the IWC protective sticker to the case back.
127
IWC
“Portuguese”
153
154
~153 154
IWC. A LARGE 18K PINK GOLD SPLIT SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH IWC. A FINE, RARE AND LARGE PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION
WRISTWATCH MINUTE WRISTWATCH WITH CERTIFICATE AND BOX
SIGNED IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN, CHRONOGRAPH RATTRAPANTE, SIGNED IWC, SCHAFFHAUSEN, PORTUGUESE HAND-WOUND
PORTUGUESE MODEL, REF. IW 3712 03, CASE NO. 2’745’975, CIRCA MODEL, NO. 041/500, REF. 5445, MOVEMENT NO. 3’030’686, CASE NO.
2000 3’313’571, CIRCA 2010
Cal. H/76240 mechanical movement, 27 jewels, silvered matte dial, Cal. 98295 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, white dial, applied
applied pink gold Arabic numerals, outer beady fve minute divisions, baton and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds, large circular case,
two sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and glazed display back secured by six screws, platinum IWC buckle, case,
30 minutes register, large circular case, case back secured by four dial and movement signed
screws, split seconds chronograph mechanism operated through three
44 mm. diam.
round buttons in the band, 18K pink gold IWC buckle, case, dial, and
movement signed CHF12,000-18,000 $12,000-18,000
41 mm. diam. With IWC undated International Guarantee Card, instruction manual, original
ftted presentation box and outer cardboard packaging.
CHF10,000-20,000 $10,000-21,000
The present Portuguese Hand-Wound is number 41 of the limited edition of
500 examples. It furthermore appears to be in new old stock condition.
The Portuguese Hand-Wound from the vintage collection is an homage to

the original Portuguese model from the 1930s and its purist design: arched-
edge front glass, the dial with railway-track-style chapter ring and feuille
hands and small seconds at 6 o’clock.
128
IWC
“Portuguese Minute
Repeater”
155
IWC. A FINE, RARE AND LARGE 18K WHITE GOLD LIMITED EDITION MINUTE REPEATING WRISTWATCH WITH CERTIFICATE AND BOX
SIGNED IWC, SCHAFFHAUSEN, PORTUGUESE MINUTE REPEATER MODEL, NO. 004/500, REF. 5449, MOVEMENT NO. 3’131’650, CASE NO.
3’418’223, CIRCA 2010
Cal. 98590 mechanical movement, 52 jewels, minute repeating on two hammers, slate grey dial , applied white gold Arabic numerals,
subsidiary seconds, large circular case, glazed display snap on back, repeating slide in the band, 18K white gold IWC deployant clasp, case, dial
and movement signed
44 mm. diam.
CHF30,000-50,000 $30,000-50,000
With IWC undated and blank Grande Complication Certifcate, undated International Guarantee Card, instruction manuals, original ftted wooden presentation
box and outer cardboard packaging.
The present Portuguese Minute Repeater is number 4 of the limited edition of 500 examples of this model in white gold. It furthermore appears to be in new
old stock condition.
For Portuguese explorers out on the open sea, timekeeping was of crucial importance. Using a log together with a special sandglass – the log glass – they were
able to measure the vessel’s speed. The ship’s bell, on the other hand, was used to signal the beginning and end of sailors’ watches: the bell would be struck
once every half-hour and twice every full hour, with four double strikes signalling the end of a watch. The abstract concept of time was thus being converted
into acoustic signs even back then. In the Portuguese Minute Repeater, depressing the repeating slide causes a delicate strike train to sound the time out
audibly in hours, quarters and minutes: the full hours on a lower tuned gong, the quarters with double strikes, and the number of minutes that have elapsed
since the last quarter on the higher of the two gongs. The repeating mechanism consists of over 200 individual parts working together as if they were in a
mechanical orchestra. An all-or-nothing piece ensures that the chimes are only struck if the repeating slide is fully depressed. The watch is equipped with the
98950-calibre hunter pocket watch movement, which comes with stylistic elements from the early F. A. Jones calibres.
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•~156 157 ~+158

UNIVERSAL GENÈVE. A FINE AND GIRARD-PERREGAUX. A FINE AND SPEAKE-MARIN. A FINE, RARE AND
UNIQUE, PLATINUM, 18K PINK GOLD AND LARGE 18K WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC LARGE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC
DIAMOND-SET LIMITED EDITION DOUBLE PERPETUAL CALENDAR WORLD TIME PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH
DIALED CABRIOLET WRISTWATCH WITH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, MOON
JUMP HOUR, DUAL TIME, DATE, MOTHER- ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND BOX PHASES, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND
OF-PEARL DIAL AND BOX SIGNED GIRARD-PERREGAUX, WW.TC, BOX
SIGNED UNIVERSAL GENÈVE, GOLDEN PERPETUAL CALENDAR MODEL, OG NO. 97, SIGNED SPEAKE-MARIN, THE PICCADILLY
JANUS MODEL, REF. 042.400.6, CIRCA 1994 REF. 90280, CIRCA 2014 QP, THE PICCADILLY PERPETUAL CALENDAR
Mechanical jewelled movement, white MODEL, SERIAL NO. SMSQ17, SERIES NO. 3,
Cal. GP033Q0 automatic movement, 26
and mother-of-pearl dial, Roman quarter jewels, 18K pink gold rotor, white dial,
hour numerals, reverse silvered dial with applied luminous dot and Arabic numerals, Hybrid ETA 2824 automatic fully jewelled
jump hour at 12 o’clock, subsidiary dials for luminous hands, inner 24 hour ring divided movement, topping-tool-shaped rotor,
minute and date, Arabic numerals, day and into diurnal and nocturnal hours, outer silvered 18K gold dial, Roman numerals,
night indication at 3 o’clock, rectangular revolving ring with the names of 24 various sweep centre seconds, three skeletonized
case, bezel set with 50 diamonds, interior world cities operated through the crown at 9 dials for month combined with leap year
back plate engraved ‘100 ans de tradition o’clock, three subsidiary dials for month and indicator, day and date, aperture for moon
horlogkre, 1894-1994, Modkle unique’, steel and leap year indicator, day and date, aperture phases with lunar calendar, large circular
18K pink gold Universal Genkve deployant for moon phases with lunar calendar, large case, large crown, large screwed lugs, glazed
clasp, case, dial and movement signed circular case, screw down crown, glazed display snap on back, stainless steel Speake-
display back secured by six screws, 18K Marin buckle, case, dial and movement signed
26.5 mm. width. 43 mm. length.
white gold Girard-Perregaux deployant clasp, 42.5 mm. diam.
CHF6,000-9,000 $6,000-9,000 case, dial and movement signed
CHF7,000-10,000 $7,000-10,000
With Universal Genève signed International 42 mm. diam.
Guarantee, sales tag, loupe, ftted presentation With Speake-Marin Certifcate of Origin and
box in the form of a book.
CHF12,000-18,000 $12,000-18,000 Guarantee confrming production of the present
watch in 2006 and hand-signed by Peter
With Girard-Perregaux Certifcate of Authenticity,
Universal created a very limited edition of unique Speake-Marin, wooden presentation box an outer
blank International Guarantee card, user
pieces of the “Janus Cabriolet” to commemorate packaging.
instructions, sales tag, setting pin, wooden
the 100th anniversary year of the frm. The
presentation box with electrical winder and outer This “Piccadilly QP” wristwatch is preserved in
present double dialed watch is a unique example
packaging. like new condition.
in platinum, pink gold and diamonds. It evokes
the Roman mythological fgure Janus, the double-
The present watch is preserved in new old stock
faced god of gates and doorways.
condition.
ULYSSE NARDIN
“Freak Blue Cruiser”
~+159
ULYSSE NARDIN. A FINE 18K PINK GOLD FLYING CARROUSEL-TOURBILLON WRISTWATCH WITH DUAL DIRECT ESCAPEMENT,
WARRANTY AND BOX
SIGNED ULYSSE NARDIN, FREAK CRUISER MODEL, REF. 2056-131, NO. 105, CIRCA 2011
Cal. UN-205 mechanical movement, 19 jewels, carrousel tourbillon regulator, black matte dial, Arabic numerals on crystal track, minute
hand doubling as movement bridge with escapement wheel and gear train, large circular case, bidirectional revolving bezel for setting the time,
unidirectional rotating glazed display back for winding, 18K pink gold Ulysse Nardin deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
45 mm. diam.
CHF25,000-45,000 $25,000-45,000
With Ulysse Nardin undated and unstamped International Warranty, product literature, two blue leather documents holders, ftted wooden presentation box
In excellent, almost new condition, this pink gold Freak Cruiser tourbillon is No. 105 of the model. The Freak Cruiser incorporates the entirely in-house made
UN-205 manually wound movement. It has seven days of power reserve, the winding by means of turning the back and hand-setting by turning the bezel
eliminates the need for a winding crown. The centrally placed visible tourbillon ingeniously uses an anchor-form wheel bridge as the minute hand. Dual silicon
escapements complete this fascinating timepiece.
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F.P. JOURNE These two wristwatches are attractive examples from the workshop of one of
the most acclaimed contemporary independent watchmakers: F. P. Journe.
François-Paul Journe was born in Marseille in 1957. He graduated from the
Paris School of Watchmaking in 1976 and immediately joined forces with
his uncle, a noted restorer of antique timepieces. Before creating his own
complete line of wristwatches, Journe restored some of the world’s most
important historical timepieces, devised and built unique pocket watches to
order and designed and made complications for prestigious watch brands.
In 1996, Journe established a workshop in Geneva, designing and making
watch mechanisms for other brands.
Three years later, in 1999, he launched his own watches under the label
“F.P.Journe Invenit et Fecit”.
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VARIOUS PROPERTIES THE PROPERTY OF A FRENCH COLLECTOR
~+160 ~+161
F.P. JOURNE. A VERY FINE PLATINUM AUTOMATIC FLYBACK F.P. JOURNE. A VERY FINE PLATINUM WRISTWATCH WITH
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE POWER RESERVE, CERTIFICAT AND BOX
SIGNED F.P. JOURNE, INVENIT ET FECIT, OCTA CHRONO MODEL, SIGNED F.P. JOURNE, INVENIT ET FECIT, CHRONOMÈTRE SOUVERAIN
CASE NO. 004-05C, CIRCA 2005 MODEL, CASE NO. 287-CS, CIRCA 2007
Cal. 1300-2 18K pink gold automatic jewelled movement, silvered Cal. 1304 mechanical movement, 22 jewels, silvered engine-turned
dial, eccentric engine-turned subsidiary dial for time, Arabic dial, black Arabic numerals, outer railway minute divisions, subsidiary
numerals, outer ffth of a second combined with fve minutes seconds, fan-shaped power reserve indication, circular case, glazed
divisions, two engine-turned subsidiary dials for 60 minutes register display back secured by six screws, platinum F.P. Journe buckle, case,
and constant seconds, window for date, circular case, engraved glazed dial and movement signed
display back secured by six screws, two chronograph buttons in the
40 mm. diam.
band, platinum F.P. Journe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
CHF13,000-19,000 $13,000-19,000
38 mm. diam.
With F.P. Journe Certifcat d’Authenticité stamped by Antwerp retailer Ginotti
CHF15,000-25,000 $15,000-25,000
and dated February 2007, instruction booklet, associated leather pouch,
ftted wooden presentation box and outer packaging
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THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
~+162
BLANCPAIN. A VERY FINE 18K WHITE GOLD
AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH FLYING
TOURBILLON REGULATOR, 8 DAYS POWER
RESERVE INDICATION, DATE, WARRANTY AND
BOX
SIGNED BLANCPAIN, TOURBILLON, VILLERET
MODEL, REF. 6025-1542-55B, WATCH NO. 58,
MOVEMENT NO. 633, CIRCA 2007
Cal. 25 automatic movement, 29 jewels, one minute
fying tourbillon regulator, silvered white dial, applied
Roman numerals, double-sunken engine-turned
subsidiary dial for date, fan-shaped sector for power
reserve indication, aperture for tourbillon, circular
case, glazed display snap on back, 18K gold Blancpain
38 mm. diam.
CHF20,000-40,000 $20,000-40,000
With Blancpain International Warranty card stamped by

Munster, Germany retailer Freisfeld and dated August
2007, sale tag, setting pin, Technical and Service Booklet
with leather cover, product literature, wooden ftted
presentation box and outer packaging. 163
One of the fagship watches in Blancpain’s Villeret range,

this elegant fying tourbillon model is regarded as a watch
of great elegance by collectors. The 8 day automatic
movement with tourbillon is the in-house made caliber 25.
Furthermore it displays a date and power reserve function
on the partially skeletonized dial.
THE PROPERTY OF A FRENCH COLLECTOR
+163
DE BETHUNE. A VERY FINE AND LARGE 18K
WHITE GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH
POWER RESERVE, SILVERED GUILLOCHÉ DIAL,
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN AND BOX
SIGNED DE BETHUNE, NO. 32, REF. DB25 WSI,
MOVEMENT NO. 2’024’472, CIRCA 2010
Cal. DB2024 automatic movement, 53 jewels,
red power reserve display at 12 o’clock for 6 days,
silvered guilloché dial, 12 radiating sectors, Roman
numerals on blank chapter ring, outer railway minute
track, circular case, glazed display back secured by
fve screws, hollow lugs, 18K white gold de Bethune
44.5 mm. diam. 164
CHF20,000-40,000 $20,000-40,000
With De Bethune Certifcate of Origin and Warranty

stamped by Brussels retailer Hall of Time and dated 12
October 2010, ftted presentation box, traveling case and
product literature.
Interesting to collectors is to note that this particular

movement has obtained six diferent patents.
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VACHERON CONSTANTIN
164 165
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
~+164 •~+165
VACHERON CONSTANTIN. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K PINK VACHERON CONSTANTIN. AN UNUSUAL AND ATTRACTIVE 18K
GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND PINK GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH PINK ENGINE-TURNED DIAL
TWO-TONE CHAMPAGNE DIAL SIGNED VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, GENÈVE, REF. 6413, MOVEMENT
SIGNED VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, GENÈVE, REF. 4483, NO. 539’490, CASE NO. 370’913, MANUFACTURED IN 1959
MOVEMENT NO. 475’083, CASE NO. 309’742, MANUFACTURED IN 1948
Cal. P453/3B mechanical movement stamped twice with the Geneva
Cal. V454/2C mechanical movement, 17 jewels, two-tone seal, 18 jewels, pink engine-turned dial, applied baton and lozenge
champagne dial, applied gold dagger and Arabic numerals, sweep numerals, subsidiary seconds, circular case, snap on back, case, dial and
centre seconds, circular satined case, enlarged bezel, raised futed movement signed
curved lugs, snap on back with engraved cyrillic inscription reading
“To General C. Uzunovski - A. Ranković 13-V-1949”, case, dial and 35 mm. diam.
movement signed CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
35 mm. diam. With Vacheron Constantin ftted wooden presentation box decorated with a
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000 view of Geneva.
According to the Archives of Vacheron Constantin, the present watch, a According to the Archives of Vacheron Constantin, the present watch was
reference 4483, was manufactured in 1948. made in 1959.
It is an unusual and rare example of Vacheron Constantin’s post war

production, distinguished by the highly attractive design of the large case.
Based on the presentation inscription on its case back the watch was given
by Aleksander Ranković to Cvetko Uzunovski (1912 – 1993), Macedonian
communist, fghter in the International brigades during the Spanish civil
war, Yugoslav Partisans’ commander in Macedonia during World War II and
prominent post-World War II Macedonian politician.
Aleksandar Ranković (1909 –1983) was a Yugoslav communist of Serb origin,

considered to be the third most powerful man in Yugoslavia after Josip Broz
Tito and Edvard Kardelj.
VACHERON CONSTANTIN
Ref. 4178
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VACHERON CONSTANTIN. A FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH CERTIFICATE
SIGNED VACHERON & CONSTANTIN, GENÈVE, REF. 4178, MOVEMENT NO. 437’681, CASE NO. 292’408, MANUFACTURED IN 1946
Cal. 434 mechanical movement, 19 jewels, silvered dial, applied gold baton and Roman numerals, two subsidiary dials for constant seconds and
30 minutes register, circular case with stepped bezel, snap on back, fan-shaped lugs, rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial and
movement signed
36 mm. diam.
CHF20,000-40,000 $20,000-40,000
With Vacheron Constantin Certifcate of Authenticity dated 6 October 2008 confrming the manufacture of the present watch in 1946.
Reference 4178, one of Vacheron Constantin’s landmark chronograph models, was in production from 1938 until the early 1970s. It existed with oval-shaped
chronograph buttons or with the better known rectangular variant, the bezel was either beveled or fat.
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167 No Lot 135

This “second series” reference 1463 was made in 1960 towards the end of second series production which ran from
c1945 and fnished c1961. As such, the present watch is ftted with the larger “Calatrava” winding crown only used on
the reference 1463 from 1959. For second series watches, this means that only those few pieces made during this two
year window have the new large Calatrava crown combined with the “chemin de Fer” classic second series type dial
before the design changed for the third and fnal series c1961. This fne watch can be considered a great rarity both
for its condition and its distinction as a watch made during a transitional period in the production history of one Patek
Philippe’s best loved chronographs.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 1463
“Yellow Gold”
PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT ITALIAN COLLECTOR
~168
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE
18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
868’974, CASE NO. 2’615’193, MANUFACTURED IN 1960
Cal. 13-130 mechanical movement stamped twice with
the Geneva seal, 23 jewels, metal dust cap, silvered dial,
applied gold baton and Arabic numerals, railway ffth of a
second combined with Arabic fve minutes divisions, outer
tachymetre scale graduated to 300 units per hour, two sunken
subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register,
circular water-resistant-type case, stepped bezel, screw back,
two round chronograph buttons in the band, 18K gold
34.5 mm. diam.
CHF80,000-120,000 $80,000-120,000
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming production

of the present watch reference 1463 with Cal. 13’’’ chronograph
movement and 18K yellow gold case in 1960 and its subsequent sale
on 22 September 1960.
Not seen on the market in almost 30 years, this remarkably well

preserved example of the iconic reference 1463 exhibits all the
fne qualities one could hope for in this model. Beautifully raised
hard enamel outer scales and Patek Philippe signature frame the
raised gold numerals of the dial while the light plays across the
satinè surface to great efect. The patina of over 50 years of careful
preservation have embued the gold case with an even, rich deep
colour that is so desirable to collectors.
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According to research, less than 480 examples of the reference 1579 were produced and perhaps less than 180 are known to survive today. The cases were all
made by Wenger, one of the very best case makers in Geneva at the time. Dating from 1950, the present watch is an early example of the second series dial
type which only appeared in the Patek Philippe catalogue that same year.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 1579
“Spider Lugs”
PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT ITALIAN COLLECTOR
~169
PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD
Cal. 13-130 mechanical movement, 23 jewels, silvered dial,
applied gold square and Arabic numerals, railway ffth of a
second combined with Arabic fve minutes divisions, outer
tachymetre scale graduated to 600 units per hour, two sunken
subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register,
circular case, spider lugs, snap on back, two rectangular
chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.
CHF40,000-80,000 $40,000-80,000

of the present watch with raised gold indexes in 1950 and its
subsequent sale on 7 June 1951.
This second series model of the very rare reference 1579 “spider
lugs” chronograph is a mellow and unmolested example. The gold of
the 36 mm case has deepened to a rich even tone having had only
minimal polishing over the past 65 years. Probably cleaned many
years ago, the classic second series dial with hard enamel “chemin
de fer” scales, applied gold numerals and square indexes has aged
naturally giving individual character to the piece. As with most Patek
Philippe chronographs of the period, it is ftted with the famous
caliber 13’’’130 movement fnished to the highest standard.
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Reference 530 Wide Lugs 21.5 mm
Georges Croisier, one of the best case makers of the period,
made the superbly proportioned cases of the reference 530
model in either yellow gold, pink gold and stainless steel.
There are two quite distinct variations of case style, the
difference being the distance between the lugs of either 19
mm, called “Tonneau” and 21.5 mm, called “Calatrava”. The
21.5 mm “Calatrava” version seen in the present watch is
exceedingly rare with only approximately 10 examples known
in either yellow gold, or steel. There are no known examples
in pink gold. The 21.5 mm model is almost equally as rare in
production numbers as the stainless steel reference 530.
Reference 530 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches

by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 265.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 530
“Wide Lugs”
VARIOUS OWNERS
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PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE AND VERY
RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH
SILVERED DIAL AND BOX
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO, GENéVE, REF. 530, MOVEMENT
Cal. 13’’’ nickel-fnished lever movement, 23 jewels,
micrometer regulator, silvered dial, applied gold baton and
Roman numerals, outer railway fve minute divisions and
tachymetre scale, two subsidiary dials indicating constant
seconds and 30 minutes register, circular case, downturned
lugs, snap on back, two rectangular chronograph buttons
in the band, 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and
movement signed
36.5 mm. diam.
CHF150,000-250,000 $150,000-250,000
With Patek Philippe ftted presentation box and Extract from the
Archives confrming production of the present watch with silvered
dial, raised yellow gold indexes and gold hands in 1945 and its
subsequent sale on 17 October 1946.
Presented at auction for the frst time in twenty fve years, this
cherished example of the much-coveted but rarely obtainable
reference 530 is from the “wide lugs” series. Made in extremely small
numbers by master case maker Georges Croisier, the wide 21.5 mm
lugs combined with the 36.5 mm case give a bolder more masculine
feel to the model. In addition to the case number, the interior of the
back is also punched with number “1” showing that this watch was
the frst example of the particular batch to be made. The silvered dial
is absolutely classic for the reference with gold Roman and baton
numerals and tachometer scale. Naturally, the movement is the
famous caliber 13’’’130, recognized by serious collectors as perhaps
the best manually wound chronograph movement made in the mid-
20th century.
Reference 530
The diameter of the reference 530 never fails to impress, it is
certainly one of the most exclusive and attractive classic period
watches a connoisseur can aspire to. Examples of such high quality,
like the present watch are considered trophies and ofer everything
watch collectors defne as paramount: timeless style, superb
mechanics, exclusivity and condition.
Introduced to the market in 1937, it is one of Patek Philippe’s rarest

chronograph wristwatches. This celebrated model is the larger
version of the better known reference 130, Patek Philippe’s classic
chronograph. Reference 530 however is characterized by its larger
diameter overshadowing its smaller sister model by almost 4 mm.
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The Earliest Known Steel Reference 530
Unique Astrua Sector Dial
Dial – design and construction
Made of solid silver with friction ftting, this is by far the best preserved and most original dial of the
three known surviving examples. Although sector dials were introduced around 1935, the particular
design of the dial exhibited on the present watch dates from 1938, the very same year as the
watch was made. According to collectors, this elegant and well proportioned confguration is
regarded as the most desirable. Under magnifcation it can be seen that much of the original
inlaid black enamel numerals and timing scale details survive, this is particularly illustrated
by the 12 numeral which retains the delicate and distinctive serifs and the accented è
in Genève. Areas of the outer scale have undergone restoration in the past and some
rubbing has occurred to these areas over time which is quite evident to the naked
eye. However, the engraved footprint still survives beneath. Uniquely of the three
known steel reference 530s, this dial is signed Astrua Torino, the frm of Astrua
were and continue to be, one of the most prestigious watch stores in Italy,
situated on the Via Roma in Turin. Their signature is found on some of the
20th century’s most desirable timepieces and its presence is a further
endorsement of rarity and quality. Interestingly, the signature Astrua
Torino on the present watch is written in one line instead of the more
usual two line signature, this is more aesthetically pleasing and
balances the Patek Philippe signature perfectly.
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THE PROPERTY OF AN ITALIAN PRIVATE COLLECTOR
+171 PATEK PHILIPPE

PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EARLY, EXTREMELY Ref. 530
RARE AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT, “Stainless Steel with Sector Dial Retailed by
POSSIBLY UNIQUE AND PREVIOUSLY
UNKNOWN STAYBRITE STAINLESS Astrua Torino”
STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
WITH SECTOR DIAL RETAILED BY
ASTRUA TORINO
SIGNED PATEK, PHILIPPE & CO., GENéVE,
RETAILED BY ASTRUA TORINO, REF. 530,
MOVEMENT NO. 862’169, CASE NO. 504’923,
Cal 13’’’ 130 mechanical movement, 23
jewels, silvered white sector dial, baton
and Arabic numerals, railway ffth of a
second combined with Arabic fve minutes
divisions, outer tachymetre scale graduated
to 400 units per hour, two sunken subsidiary
dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes
register, circular case, snap on back, two
rectangular chronograph buttons in the
crown, case, dial and movement signed by
maker, dial signed Astrua Torino, case punched
“staybrite” and with number 3 additionally,
interior of bezel scratch numbered 923
36.5 mm. diam.
CHF500,000-800,000 $500,000-800,000
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives

confrming production of the present watch
in 1938 in steel and its subsequent sale on 22
February 1939.
The discovery of this spectacular and probably
unique watch, entirely fresh to the market having
been in the same private collection for over 40
years, previously unknown and unpublished,
The chronology is as follows: In addition to the case number, the inside of the
rewrites the textbooks for the reference 530.
No. 862’169, case No. 504’923 – made in 1938, back is further punched with the number “3” to
Ofered here for the frst time at auction, denote that this watch was the third piece of
sold 22 February 1939 – the present watch.
this Astrua-retailed watch is one of the most that particular batch to be made. This proves
No. 862’265, case No. 506’552 – made in 1939,
impressive oversized chronographs ever made that an earlier batch existed than was previously
sold 28 October 1939 – sold Christie’s, Geneva,
by Patek Philippe, immediately capturing the thought and that the present watch must in fact
Patek Philippe 175, 9 November 2014, lot 42.
attention of any collector with a strong sense be the third steel reference 530 ever made and
for quality, esthetics and rarity. It now takes its No. 862’323, case No. 506’554 – made in 1939, the earliest yet discovered. The last three digits
place as the earliest and best preserved reference sold 24 February 1940 – sold Sotheby’s, Geneva, of the case number, 923, are scratched on the
530 in stainless steel to be discovered so far – a 11 May 2008, lot 167. Published in: Patek Philippe underside of the bezel.
very exciting and important fnd. Furthermore, Steel Watches, John Goldberger, pp. 248-249.
Made of staybrite, a steel alloy containing 0.2%
it is one of a total of only three known examples
Case carbon, 18% chromium and 8% nickel. This form
in stainless steel with sector dial, even more
According to research, the 36.5 mm oversized of stainless steel can be fnely polished therefore
exceptionally it is the only example amongst this
case is only found on the three known steel proving an excellent material for making watch
rarifed group to have been bestowed with the
reference 530 watches with sector dials, all other cases.
signature of the famous retailer Astrua of Torino.
known reference 530s are 36 mm in diameter. Movement
In this respect it is quite probably unique.
Both the yellow gold and the stainless steel Fitted with the Patek Philippe caliber 13’’’130
Acquired privately in the Turin area by the present
versions were made with two diferent bracelet movement, the ébauche by Valjoux with 23 jewels
owner in the 1970s, the watch has never until now
widths between the lugs, 19 mm. or 21.5 mm., and eight timing adjustments. It is recognized by
moved far from the original point of sale.
interestingly and adding further rarity, of all the serious collectors as perhaps the best manually
The three known steel reference 530 watches publically known stainless steel versions only wound chronograph movement made in the mid-
with sector dials, as one would expect, have the three sector dial watches have 19 mm width 20th century. The present watch is ftted with the
movement and case numbers that are relatively lugs, all other steel versions have the wider 21.5 early version without precision adjustment on the
close to each other. mm lugs. balance bridge.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
172
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•~+172 •~+173
PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND EARLY 18K WHITE AND YELLOW PATEK PHILIPPE. A LARGE AND UNSUAL 18K GOLD
GOLD RECTANGULAR-SHAPED HINGED WRISTWATCH WITH WRISTWATCH
BREGUET NUMERALS AND “UNDERLINE” DIAL SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENéVE, REF. 1569, MOVEMENT NO.
SIGNED PATEK, PHILIPPE & CO., GENEVE, RETAILED BY EBERHARD, 926’827, CASE NO. 637’589, MANUFACTURED IN 1945
MILAN, MOVEMENT NO. 822’817, CASE NO. 607’139, MANUFACTURED
Cal. 12’’’120 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, white matte dial,
IN 1930
applied gold Arabic and dot numerals, outer beady dot minute
Cal. 10’’’ mechanical jewelled movement, silvered dial, applied gold divisions, subsidiary seconds, circular case, raised bezel, snap on back,
Breguet numerals, subsidiary seconds, rectangular-shaped white 18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
gold case, yellow gold bezel, white gold hinged back, case, dial and
movement signed by maker, dial further signed by retailer 36 mm. diam.
25 mm. width CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000 With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming production of the
present watch with silvered dial and applied gold hour markers in 1945 and
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming manufacture of the its subsequent sale on 28 June 1945.
present watch with silvered dial with raised gold Breguet numerals in 1930
and its subsequent sale on 12 February 1931. To the best of our knowledge this reference 1569 has never been ofered in
public before.
This watch is a perfect example of an Art Deco wristwatch by Patek
Philippe’s, distinguished by the elegant combination of the white gold case Reference 1569 was launched in 1943 and remained in production until
with yellow gold bezel and the dial with the much sought after Breguet around 1949. It was available in yellow and pink gold and is one of the rare
numerals, all enhanced by the retailer’s signature Eberhard Milan. Another watches of the period with a diameter exceeding 35 mm.
particularity is the small black hard enamel line underneath the letters “NE”
of the writing “GENEVE”, centred below the signature. To date, less than 20 examples of reference 1569 in yellow gold have
appeared in public.
PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 2499
“Second Series”
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE ASIAN COLLECTOR
+174
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY FINE, RARE AND
ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 2499, MOVEMENT NO.
Cal. 13’’’ mechanical movement stamped twice with the
Geneva seal, 23 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied gold Arabic
numerals, outer railway fve minute divisions, two windows
for day and month, three subsidiary dials for constant seconds,
30 minutes register, moon phases and date, large circular case,
snap on back, two round chronograph buttons in the band,
18K gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed
37 mm. diam.
CHF600,000-900,000 $600,000-900,000

of the present watch in 1956 and its subsequent sale on 23 January
1958.
Since its purchase in this saleroom in November 2010, this second

series 2499 has remained in one of the most important private
collections in Asia, safely stored away and unused, revealed by the
oxidation traces to the case. It has evidently never been subject to
careless polishing and impresses with its strong proportions, the
well-defned futing to the lugs and the clearly visible hallmark. Over
the course of its 60 years of existence the dial has undergone an ever
so gentle cleaning and has accumulated a most charismatic, uniform
ivory-coloured patina since, the hard enamel signature and scales are
as raised as the connoisseur would expect.
Made in 1956, the present watch is from the earlier series of

reference 2499 featuring Arabic numerals - a reminiscence of the
legendary model 1518 and the frst series of reference 2499. The
second generation was enhanced with faceted baton markers.
Today, it is believed that only ten other yellow gold examples of the
specifcations like the watch ofered here for sale are known to have
survived, further enhancing the appeal of this rare timepiece.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
(detail of the front of the movement with the last three digits engraved) (detail of the back of the dial with engraved movement number)
Reference 2499
Reference 2499, widely acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest watch models ever created, has undoubtedly greatly infuenced the designs of many of
the most renowned watchmakers. Introduced to the market in 1950 it replaced the legendary reference 1518, the world’s frst perpetual calendar wristwatch
with chronograph made in series (see lots 188 and 291 in this auction).
Over a period of 35 years, reference 2499 was made in four series in a total production of only 349 pieces, the majority cased in yellow gold. The rarity of this
model becomes evident when considering that an annual average of only 9 such watches left Patek Philippe’s workshops.
Reference 2499 is generally divided into the following four series:

- frst series: square chronograph buttons, applied Arabic numerals and tachymetre scale
- second series, the present watch: round chronograph buttons, either applied Arabic or applied baton numerals and tachymetre scale
- third series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals and outer seconds divisions (see lot 116 in this sale)
- fourth series: round chronograph buttons, applied baton numerals, outer seconds divisions and sapphire crystal
The model is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 302 & 304.
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PROPERTY FROM AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE EUROPEAN
COLLECTION
+175
ANON. A VERY FINE, RARE AND ELEGANT
18K GOLD KEYWOUND CYLINDER
WATCH WITH RETROGRADE FLY-BACK
SECONDS
Cal. 20’’’ cylinder movement, gold engine-
turned and engraved cuvette, two-tone silver
dial, eccentric champlev’ radial Roman
numerals on brushed ring, outer minute
divisions, top with brushed retrograde
seconds sector, gold Breguet hands, engine-
turned “forme quatre baguettes” case, case
numbered and punched with French guarantee
marks used between 1819 and 1838
51 mm. diam.
175 CHF6,000-10,000 $6,000-10,000

PROVENANCE:
Formerly in The Private Collection of

Theodore Beyer, Zurich
With Breguet-style short gold chain and ratchet

key.
Only very few watches with retrograde fy-back

seconds are known before the 20th century. The
(detail of the movement) present watch is a particularly attractive example
taking inspiration from Breguet in the design of
the fne engine-turned silver dial and gold case.
It is furthermore preserved in extremely good
condition. The fy-back seconds function is a
great visual delight, it is operated from a steel
pinion geared to the third wheel and a further
sprung wheel on the dial plate causes the hand to
fy back to zero after 60 seconds.
+176
LE ROY. AN 18K GOLD HUNTER CASE
QUARTER REPEATING CYLINDER WATCH
SIGNED LE ROY & FILS, HORLOGERS DU ROI
A PARIS, NO. 18’005, CIRCA 1830
Cal. 16’’’ mechanical cylinder movement,
176 quarter repeating on two hammers onto a
gong, gold cuvette, engine-turned silver
dial, Roman numerals on blank chapter ring,
circular engine-turned case, repeating pull-
twist push-piece in the pendant, cuvette signed
and numbered
44 mm. diam.
CHF2,000-3,000 $2,000-3,000
VAUCHER FRéRES
+177
VAUCHER FRÈRES. A VERY RARE, LARGE AND UNUSUAL SILVER
AND 18K PINK GOLD OPENFACE CYLINDER WATCH WITH BOX
SIGNED VAUCHER FRéRES, NO. 11649, CIRCA 1820
Gilt-fnished keywound cylinder movement, gold cuvette, engine-turned
two-tone silvered dial, Roman numerals on plain chapter ring, large
circular silver case, pink gold bezel, pendant and bow, engine-turned
silver reverse with pink gold rim, eccentric small oval cartouche with blue
champlev’ enamel monogram, cuvette signed and numbered, dial signed
73 mm. diam.
CHF7,000-12,000 $7,000-12,000
Delivered with original ftted red leather and gold tooled presentation box
containing a spare crystal and spare mainspring.
This particularly large and very beautiful watch was evidently inspired by the
watches of Abraham-Louis Breguet. The combination of pink gold and silver is
very elegant as is the fne engine-turned silver dial. Preserved in very good overall
condition the watch is furthermore sold with the original ftted box, spare crystal
and mainspring.
(detail of the cuvette)
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+178
LONGINES. A VERY FINE, RARE AND UNUSUAL
18K GOLD HUNTER CASE MINUTE REPEATING
KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH JAQUEMART
AUTOMATON
SIGNED LONGINES, CASE NO. 1’693’538, CIRCA
1909
Cal. 19.20 nickel-fnished movement, 29 jewels,
repeating by two hammers on two gongs, gold
cuvette, small white enamel with Arabic numerals,
subsidiary seconds, fanked by two white metal
female fgures appearing to strike the bells when
the repeating is activated, mounted on a steel plate,
circular case, repeating slide in the band, cuvette and
movement signed, case numbered
52.5 mm. diam.
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CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
With Longines letter dated 9 August 2001 confrming

that the present 18K gold hunter case minute repeating
watch was sold on 18 December 1909 to Jaccard
Geneva, also Longines’ agent for certain terroritories in
Argentina at the time. Production had been launched on
8 May 1905.
Furthermore delivered with a copy from the work books,

the entry confrming that two watches with 19/20
repeating movements were made, the present no.
1’693’538, with gold case, and watch no. 1’693’537, with
silver case.
THE PROPERTY OF AN ASIAN COLLECTOR
+179
JAEGER-LECOULTRE. A FINE AND RARE
18K PINK GOLD HUNTER CASE MINUTE
REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR KEYLESS
LEVER CHRONOGRAPH WATCH WITH
INSTANTANEOUS 30 MINUTES REGISTER
SIGNED LECOULTRE, NO. 2633, CIRCA 1895
Cal. 19/20 RMCCSQ keyless jewelled lever
movement, minute repeating on two hammers,
gold cuvette, white enamel dial, Roman numerals,
179 outer scale calibrated for 300 units, four subsidiary
dials for month, instantaneous 30 minutes register
and leap year indication, day, date and constant
seconds, plain circular case, inlaid silvered initials
ML to the front, chronograph button and repeating
slide in the band, case and cuvette numbered,
movement signed LeCoultre underneath one hammer
57 mm. diam.
CHF25,000-35,000 $25,000-35,000
With Jaeger-LeCoultre Extract from the Archives

confrming that the present grande complication
pocketwatch was made circa 1895. It is ftted with
LeCoultre’s instantaneous 30 minutes counter for
which the frm obtained Swiss Patent No. 5682 on 28
September 1892.
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C. BARBEZAT-BAILLOT. A VERY FINE AND RARE 18K
GOLD HUNTER CASE MINUTE REPEATING KEYLESS
LEVER CHRONOGRAPH WATCH
SIGNED C. BARBEZAT BAILLOT, LE LOCLE, NO. 49’028, CIRCA
1903
Gilt-fnished fully jewelled lever movement stamped 334
for Barbezat-Baillot’s Swiss patent for the improvement
of the repeating mechanism of pocketwatches of all sizes,
minute repeating on two hammers, glazed dust cover, gold
cuvette engraved Jules Maillard Lausanne 1903, white enamel
dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, large circular
case, engraved initials JM to the front, repeating slide and
chronograph button in the band, cuvette signed and numbered,
case numbered
56 mm. diam.
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CHF5,000-10,000 $5,000-10,000
The present watch is a fne example of a repeating chronograph

watch made by Charles-Ami Barbezat-Baillot (1847 - 1938),
renowned watchmaker, inventor and founder of the watch company
Le Phare. It is ftted with one of his most important inventions,
Swiss Patent no. 334 of 8 January 1889 (US Patent No. 433225),
for the use of centrifugal force in repeating mechanisms, on which
he published also an article in the Journal Suisse d’Horlogerie,
December 1896 edition.
Charles Barbezat specialized in the manufacture of complicated

watches and is perhaps best known for the outstanding quality of
his repeating timepieces with our without chronographs, among
others ftted with his patented “silent regulator” which eliminated
the humming sound of the repeating mechanism.
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
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CHS. MEYLAN. A FINE AND UNUSUAL 18K VARI-
COLOURED GOLD HUNTER CASE MINUTE REPEATING
KEYLESS LEVER CHRONOGRAPH WATCH, MADE FOR 181
THE AMERICAN MARKET

SIGNED CHS. MEYLAN, BRASSUS, NO. 2614, CIRCA 1890
Cal. 19’’’ mechanical movement, 24 jewels, repeating with
two hammers, gold cuvette, white enamel dial, radial Arabic
numerals, outer red chronograph scale, subsidiary seconds,
entirely scroll and foliage engraved case, the front cover with
a vari-coloured gold fshing scene, the back with a vari-
coloured gold hunting scene, repeating slide and chronograph
button in the band, movement signed and numbered
54 mm. diam.
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
The present watch is a fne example of a timepiece made by the

renowned watchmaker Charles Henri (or Henry) Meylan for the
North American market. Originating from the Vallée de Joux in
Switzerland Meylan founded his own company in Le Brassus in
1878 but lived in New York for a number of years. He held various
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American patents for his watches which were imported into the
US by Mathey Bros., Mathez & Co., New York, and which were also
supplied to Waltham Watch Co.
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A RARE AND UNUSUAL To the best of our knowledge this watch has
18K PINK GOLD OPENFACE KEYLESS never been ofered at auction before. It is
CYLINDER PENDANT WATCH WITH BOX furthermore preserved in very crisp original
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, NO. overall condition.
St. George, patron of England and legendary
Cal. 12’’’ mechanical cylinder movement,
slayer of the Dragon, was an early Christian
gold cuvette, gilt chased dial, blue Roman
who was martyred under the rule of the Roman
numerals on white enamel cartouches, Emperor Diocletian in A. D. 303. The banner of
outer Arabic fve minute divisions on white St. George, the red cross of a martyr on a white
enamel chapter ring, raised scroll and foliage background, was adopted for the uniform of
decorated centre, circular case, fnely chased English soldiers possibly in the reign of Richard
and engraved scroll and foral decorated the First, and later became the fag of England
bezel and band, back centred by a chased and the White Ensign of the Royal Navy. The
and embossed scene depicting St. George back of the present watch depicts the St. George
and the Dragon and inscription S. Georgius talisman, showing St. George on horseback,
thrusting his lance at a dragon and the inscription
Equitum Patronus in high relief, inside with
“S. GEORGIUS EQUITUM PATRONUS” (St.
inscription In Tempestate Securitas and a ship
George, protector of knights) on one side. The
in full sail with the sleeping Christ and two reverse shows a ship in full sail on a rough sea
apostles, case and cuvette signed, movement and Christ asleep on the deck with two terrifed
signed underneath the dial apostles, a wind blows through a small cloud into
the sail and the inscription “IN TEMPESTATE
32 mm. diam.
SECURITAS” (protection in the storm).
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000

confrming production of the present watch with
gilt decorated dial with numerals on enamelled
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cartouches and St. George and the Dragon on
the case back in 1884 and its subsequent sale on
9 November 1885. Furthermore delivered with
Patek Philippe period presentation box.
+183
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE, SMALL
AND RARE 18K PINK GOLD OPENFACE
KEYLESS LEVER PENDANT WATCH WITH (detail of the case back)
“EN GRISAILLE” STYLE PHOTOGRAPHIC

PORTRAIT ON ENAMEL
To the best of our knowledge this watch has never been ofered at auction before. It is furthermore
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CIE.,
CHRONOMETRO GONDOLO, MOVEMENT believed to be the only second Gondolo pendant watch with “en grisaille style” portrait to appear in
NO. 122’142, CASE NO. 230’969, public to date.
The art of fring photographs on enamel and glaze surfaces was introduced in the mid-19th century,
Cal. 12’’’ fully jewelled gilt-fnished lever allowing to immortalize the portraits of loved ones in enamel. The technique of fusing exquisitely
movement, gold wheels, gold cuvette detailed, subtly shaded, genuine photographic prints permanently onto enamel was also known as the
decorated with a gentleman’s photographic Ceramic Tissue process.
“en grisaille” style portrait on enamel, white
enamel dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary
seconds, small circular vermicelli decorated
case, initials CB to the back, case stamped
and numbered, cuvette numbered, dial signed,
movement numbered underneath the dial
31.5 mm. diam.
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000

confrming production of the present watch
with enamel dial, Roman numerals, the case
with vermicelli decoration, monogram “CB” and
portrait of a man in grisaille style in 1903 and its
subsequent sale on 7 March 1903.
183 (detail of portrait)
184
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE AND RARE
18K GOLD OPENFACE KEYLESS LEVER
WATCH WITH GUILLAUME BALANCE,
BULLETIN D’OBSERVATOIRE, ORIGINAL
CERTIFICATE AND BOX
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CIE., GENEVA,
SWITZERLAND, MOVEMENT NO. 177’509,
Cal. 19’’’ nickel-fnished Extra lever
movement numbered twice and stamped
twice with the Geneva seal, 20 jewels,
Guillaume balance with gold poising screws,
micrometer regulator, wolf’s tooth winding,
gold cuvette engraved Fait SpCcialement
pour son Excellence N. Titulescu, Premier Prix
au Concours d’Observatoire de Genkve 1923-
1924, white enamel dial, Breguet numerals,
subsidiary seconds, plain circular case,
hidden hinges, case, cuvette, dial and movement
signed
49.5 mm. diam.
CHF15,000-25,000 $15,000-25,000
With Patek Philippe Certifcat d’Origine & de Patek Philippe chronometer movements were PROVENANCE:
Garantie and wooden presentation box containing made to the highest possible standards and Nicolae Titulescu (born 4 October 1883,
a spare crystal and main spring. Furthermore specially adjusted by master adjusters such as Craiova, Romania-died 17 March 1941,
delivered with the Extract from the Archives the celebrated F. Modoux, Henri Wehrli, J. Golay- Cannes, Fr.), Romanian statesman, was an
confrming production of the present watch with Audemars and C. Batifolier. Watches prepared outstanding diplomat who, as foreign minister
“Extra” lever movement, hidden hinges and white by them, especially those awarded prizes at the (1927; 1932-36) for his country, was one of
enamel dial with Breguet numerals and subsidiary Observatory Contests, were several times more the leading advocates of European collective
seconds in 1919 and its subsequent sale on 11 expensive than the standard versions.
security.
February 1924. The Extract furthermore states
that the watch obtained a First Prize on 9 July The present watch is exceptionally well made,
1923 at the Geneva Observatory Chronometer adjusted for the Observatory Contest, and
Contest. Also delivered with copies of the Geneva engraved on the pillar plate and bridge with the
Observatory timing sheet and results of the serial number, which was one of the prerequisites
1923 First Class timing contest where the watch of the Observatory Contest rules. It is furthermore
obtained a First Prize with 823 points. It had been stamped twice with the “Poinçon de Genève”
prepared and adjusted by the renowned adjuster or Geneva seal. In November 1886, legislators
J. Golay-Audemars. established a system of optional inspection for
watches made in Geneva. Makers could submit
Based on the engraved inscription on its cuvette their movements and, provided they met the
it can be assumed that the watch was originally standards, they would then be engraved with the
made for the Romanian statesman Nicolae arms of the city of Geneva.
Titulescu.
A variety of details including the Guillaume
It stands out by its very good overall condition balance with small “wings” at the arm for
and superior quality including the “Extra” poising “in the raw”, e.g. before the screws were
movement and the gold case with hidden hinges. ftted hence assuring that the temperature
The rarity of this watch is further enhanced by the compensation adjustment would not afect
presence of the original certifcate, accessories poising, the superior polish of the steel parts, (detail of the cuvette)
and box and its interesting provenance. the olive-shaped jewel holes and the very light
undercut escape wheel with raised teeth, prove
the highest quality of this particularly fne watch.
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LOUIS AUDEMARS
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•+186
LOUIS AUDEMARS, MADE FOR HEINRICH LINDEMANN. A RARE
185
AND EARLY 18K GOLD HUNTER CASE TWO TRAIN DUAL TIME
INDEPENDENT SECONDS KEYWOUND LEVER WATCH WITH
FLYING ºTHS OF A SECOND
SIGNED LINDEMANN, LOCLE, NO. 404, RETAILED BY WILLIAM F.
LADD, CASE NUMBERED WITH LOUIS AUDEMARS’ NUMBER 11’457,
MOVEMENT MADE 1839, ENCASED AND SOLD CIRCA 1842
+185
Cal. 43 separately wound two train gilt-fnished fully jewelled
lever movement, gold cuvette engraved Wm. F. Ladd, No. 27, Wall
LOUIS AUDEMARS, MADE FOR CHARLES OUDIN. A FINE, Street, New York, white enamel dial, outer fve minute divisions for
RARE AND EARLY 18K GOLD HALF HUNTER CASE QUARTER
the independent centre seconds, two subsidiary dials with Roman
REPEATING FULL CALENDAR KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH
MOON PHASES
numerals for the two time zones, fying ºths of a second, plain
SIGNED CH. OUDIN, HER DE LA MARINE, PALAIS ROYAL 52, PARIS, circular case, independent centre seconds hand and fying ºths of a
MÉDAILLES DE 1806 A 1864, NO. 21’685, CASE STAMPED WITH LOUIS second started/stopped by a pull-twist push piece in the pendant, case
AUDEMARS HALLMARKS AND NUMBERED 9’979, CIRCA 1865 numbered 11’457 and 404, cuvette and dial signed by retailer, movement
Mechanical jewelled movement, Audemars’ counterpoised lever or signed Lindemann Locle No. 404 underneath the dial
“Bishop’s crook pallet”, quarter repeating on two hammers onto two
52 mm. diam.
gongs, gold cuvette, white enamel dial, Roman numerals, aperture
for moon phases and lunar calendar, three subsidiary dials for date, CHF5,000-8,000 $5,000-8,000
day and month with constant seconds, plain circular case, Roman LITERATURE:
numerals on blue enamel chapter ring to the glazed aperture in the Prominently described and illustrated in Louis Benjamin Audemars - His
front, repeating slide in the band, case stamped with Louis Audemars Life and Work by Hartmut Zanke, pp. 204 & 205, pl. 1/1.
hallmark and casemaker’s initials A.M., cuvette and movement signed and
numbered by Charles Oudin, dial signed Charles Oudin The present watch is an early and technically interesting two time zone
watch with two separately wound wheel trains for the two time zones, the
53 mm. diam. stoppable independent centre seconds and fying ºths of a second indications.
Its ébauche was made by Louis Audemars in 1839 and sold with its case to
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
Heinrich Lindemann who fnished the movement around 1842, incorporation
The present watch is a very fne example of a complicated timepiece made an escapement with unusual counterpoised lever (illustrated in Louis-Benjamin
by Louis Audemars for his faithful client, the renowned Horloger de la Marine Audemars - His Life and Work by Hartmut Zantke, p. 205). He then sold it to
Charles Oudin in Paris, one of his main clients since around 1860. the watch and jewellery retailer William F. Ladd at 27 Wall Street in New York.
Heinrich Lindemann (b. 1821 in Hamburg) started his own business in
It features Louis Audemars’ early pendant winding and hand-setting Switzerland in 1845, where he married the daughter of a watch manufacturer
mechanism, developed by Hector Audemars in 1838 (see Louis-Benjamin in Le Locle. In 1862 Lindemann became an instructor at the watchmaking
Audemars - His Life and Work by Hartmut Zantke, p. 131), and his school in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Shortly afterwards he opened a workshop for
counterpoised lever, also called “Bishop’s crook lever” (p. 192, pl.T92, op. cit). special winding mechanisms in Neuchâtel; as business was slow, he accepted
The case is stamped with Louis Audemars’ hallmarks consisting of a capital the position of Director of the German Watchmaking School in Glashütte,
letter B in a shield for “Brassus”, a lozenge-shaped cartouche with the double Saxony. The newly founded school began its training of apprentices under
cross of Lorraine on a heart containing the capital letters “L.A.” for Louis Lindemann’s direction on 1 May 1878. Lindemann remained director of the
Audemars (p. 187, pl. T68, op. cit). school until his death on 29 March 1885 in Glashütte.
PATEK PHILIPPE
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE, RARE AND EARLY 18K GOLD HUNTER
CASE PERPETUAL CALENDAR KEYLESS LEVER WATCH WITH
MOON PHASES
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE & CO., GENÈVE, NO. 27’380,
Cal. 19’’’ mechanical fully jewelled lever movement, white enamel
dial, Roman numerals, four subsidiary dials for moon phase, day
and constant seconds, date and month, circular engine-turned case,
ribbed band, case and cuvette signed and numbered, movement numbered
underneath the dial
52.5 mm. diam.
CHF25,000-45,000 $25,000-45,000
present watch with triple perpetual calendar, moon phases, enamel dial,
engine-turned back and chased case band in 1868 and its subsequent sale
on 12 July 1878.
This watch is amongst the earliest perpetual calendar watches made by

Patek Philippe, still featuring the moon phases displayed through a half
moon-shaped aperture as opposed to an individual subsidiary dial. Made in
1868, it is furthermore one of the complicated watches manufactured before
Antoine de Patek’s death in 1877.
Adrien Philippe’s perpetual calendar mechanism was patented in 1889 but

was already in use before, such watches however often featured experimental
systems which were improved over the years. (detail of the cuvette)
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188
•+188 +189
LE ROY. A SMALL 18K GOLD AND ENAMEL OPENFACE DANIEL DE ST. LEU. A FINE, RARE AND LARGE 18K VARI-
KEYWOUND VERGE WATCH, MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET COLOURED GOLD PAIR CASE QUARTER REPEATING VERGE
SIGNED LE ROY À PARIS, CIRCA 1810 WATCH, MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET
SIGNED DE ST. LEU, LONDON, CIRCA 1810
Mechanical movement, verge escapement, white enamel dial,
Turkish numerals, circular case decorated with translucent scarlet, Full plate mechanical verge movement, quarter repeating on two
blue and white champlevé enamel, back centred by painted hammers onto a gong, gilt dust cover, white enamel dial, Turkish
polychrome enamel scene of an alpine lake view, movement signed, dial numerals, gold beetle and poker hands, vari-colour gold outer case
signed with Le Roy’s Turkish signature with raised scroll, foliage and foral decorated borders, back centred
by a raised trophy of war, repeating through the pendant, dial,
35.5 mm. diam. (2) movement and dust cover signed
CHF5,000-8,000 $5,000-8,000 58 mm. diam.
With a ftted presentation box. CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
Daniel de St Leu (active 1753-1797), of Genevan origin, manufactured some

of the most exquisite and elaborate watches of the eighteenth century.
Gaining royal favour, he was appointed to Queen Charlotte, wife of King
George III in 1765, a title he held for the rest of his life since all his watches
after this date are either signed ‘Sevt. to her Majesty’, or ‘Watch Maker to her
Majesty’.
He also specialized in the manufacture of watches for wealthy Ottoman

customers, requesting their watches to be pieces of jewellery, preferably in
richly decorated gold cases, occasionally set with diamonds. During the 18th
century, the export of English watches to Turkey operated on a large scale.
R. Rolt records in ‘A New Dictionary of Trade and Commerce’, 1756, “Great
quantities of watches are exported to Asia, particularly to Turkey; where they
serve more for ornaments like pictures in rooms, than for use in pockets.”
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BREGUET
“Made For The Turkish Market”
THE PROPERTY OF A LADY
190
BREGUET, PARIS, NO. 2837 “PETITE It has been the property of the same family for We are indebted to Mr. Emmanuel Breguet for
MONTRE MEDAILLON RÉPÉTITION decades and is furthermore preserved in very his valuable assistance in researching the present
À QUARTS”. A VERY RARE 18K GOLD crisp overall condition. watch.
QUARTER REPEATING CYLINDER
WATCH, MADE FOR THE TURKISH Breguet’s frst connection with Turkey was due
MARKET to Prince Talleyrand who introduced him to
SIGNED BREGUET ET FILS, NO. 2837, Esseid Ali Efendi, Ottoman ambassador to Paris.
SOLD ON 8 JANUARY 1816 TO MONSIEUR Ali Efendi had arrived in Paris in 1797 and with
STÉFANAKY FOR THE SUM OF 1,896 FRANCS Talleyrand’s introductions he quickly became
Mechanical movement, ruby cylinder part of Paris high society. In 1798 he became a
escapement, gold balance, parachute on the client of Breguet and soon became one of his
upper pivot, fat balance spring, regulation best customers. Breguet realized the business
potential of the Ottoman market and Ali Efendi,
through the gold cuvette, white enamel dial
along with the leading Istanbul watch dealer
secured by a single screw, Turkish numerals,
Stephanaki – to whom the present watch was
outer minute track, blued steel Breguet sold, agreed to help Breguet gain favour with
hands, circular case with reeded bezels, wealthy customers there. To exploit the Turkish
engine-turned “grains d’orge” back, pull- market, Breguet needed to manufacture watches
twist and plunge piston in the pendant for specially designed to very specifc criteria
the repeating, dial signed Breguet et Fils, cuvette supplied by Ali Efendi. Breguet complied and for
signed Breguet and numbered, case numbered B the frst time abandoned the neo-classical style
2837 and 2027 and punched with Joly’s mark for which he is most associated. This venture
proved a success and in 1805 Ali Efendi wrote
43.5 mm. diam. to Breguet “Your reputation in Constantinople
could not be higher. All the great princes admire
CHF20,000-40,000 $20,000-40,000
your work”.
With Breguet Certifcate No. 3389 dated 29 April
For further information on Breguet and the
1974 confrming that the present “Petite Montre
Turkish market see: Breguet, Watchmakers since
Répétition à Quarts Médaillon” with case no.
1775, Emmanuel Breguet, 1997, pp. 229-235, and
2837/2027 was sold to Monsieur Stéfanaky (or
Breguet in the Hermitage, The State Hermitage
Stephanaki) on 8 January 1816 for the sum of
Museum, 2004, pp. 100-103.
1,896 Francs. (Breguet Certificate)
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CARTIER THE PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
+191
CARTIER. A LADY’S VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD
WRISTWATCH WITH LOZENGE DIAL AND BOX
SIGNED CARTIER, PEBBLE MODEL, MOVEMENT SIGNED LECOULTRE
CO, NO. 2064364, CASE NO. 1497, MANUFACTURED IN 1973
Cal. 845 LeCoultre Co. mechanical oval movement, 17 jewels,
white painted dial, radial Roman numerals, circular case, wide curved
bezel, hooded lugs, back secured by four screws, cabochon sapphire-
set crown, 18K pink gold Cartier deployant clasp, case stamped JC for
Jacques Cartier and numbered 1497, dial signed Cartier, movement signed
LeCoultre Co, case and clasp with London hallmarks for 1973.
29 mm. diam.
CHF30,000-60,000 $30,000-60,000
The Cartier “pebble” model is extremely rare, it is almost unheard of for an

example to be ofered publically at auction. Only six examples are thought
to have been produced, fve in yellow gold, one example in white gold. The
present watch, the property of the original British owner, is in excellent
condition having been subject to a complete service by Cartier in 2015 whilst
retaining the original beautifully mellowed dial. Furthermore, it is sold with
the Cartier gold-tooled red morocco ftted box. In common with the best
Cartier watches of the period, this watch was hallmarked in London and sold
through the London branch, indeed, both the watch and the gold deployant
clasp have matching London hallmarks for London 1973 further attesting to
its originality and integrity.
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In the U.S.A. this model is known as the “baseball” as the dial shape is
reminiscent of the shape of a baseball pitch.
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
•+192
MOVADO. AN UNUSUAL 14K GOLD AND PAINTED BLUE ENAMEL
SIMULATED LAPIS LAZULI PURSE WATCH WITH BREGUET
NUMERALS
SIGNED MOVADO, RETAILED BY CARTIER, MOVEMENT NO. 5899,
PAT. 89 611, HAND-STAMPED CARTIER NO. 174, CIRCA 1950
Rectangular-shaped mechanical movement, 17 jewels, rectangular
white matte dial, applied gold Breguet numerals, ribbed cylindrical
gold case, painted blue enamel simulated lapis lazuli ball-shaped
ends, when depressing the two hands the cylindrical case revolves and
reveals the dial, case and movement signed Movado and numbered,
case also with hand-stamped Cartier reference number, dial signed
Cartier
50 mm. long
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000
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PIAGET
•+193
PIAGET. AN ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC BRACELET
WATCH WITH LAPIS LAZULI DIAL
SIGNED PIAGET, AUTOMATIC REF. 12455, MOVEMENT NO. 726’549,
Cal. 12P1 automatic movement, 24K gold rotor, 30 jewels, lapis
lazuli dial, gold dauphine hands, asymmetrical case, bark-fnished
bezel, back secured by four screws, similarly textured 18K gold Piaget
integral bracelet and clasp, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. wide; overall bracelet length approx. 185 mm.
CHF4,000-6,000 $4,000-6,000
According to the Archives of Piaget, the present watch was manufactured in

1972.
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•+194
PIAGET. AN UNUSUAL 18K THREE COLOUR GOLD AUTOMATIC
WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET AND BOX
SIGNED PIAGET, AUTOMATIC, REF. 12301 A3, MOVEMENT NO. 612’094,
Cal. 12P automatic movement, 30 jewels, micro-rotor, three colour
gold leaf-style textured dial, baton numerals, circular three colour
gold case, yellow gold snap on back, similarly textured 18K three
colour gold Piaget link bracelet and clasp, case, dial and movement signed
CHF6,000-9,000 $6,000-9,000
With Piaget period presenation box.
According to the Archives of Piaget, the present watch was manufactured in

1961.
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PIAGET
+195
PIAGET. A VERY FINE, ELEGANT AND According to the Archives of Piaget, the
UNUSUAL 18K GOLD AND TIGER’S EYE present timepiece, bearing a 9P ultra-
NECKLACE WATCH thin hand-wound movement, was sold
SIGNED PIAGET, MOVEMENT NO. in April 1972.
7’191’805, CASE NOS. 9862 P 65 AND
204986, MANUFACTURED IN 1972 A very elegant example of such type of
Cal. 9P mechanical movement, 17 necklace watch is illustrated in Montres
et Merveilles, 200 créations rares
jewels, tiger’s eye dial, oval case, cord-
provenant du Musée de l’Horlogerie
design bezel, cabochon tiger’s eye accents
de Genève et des Collections Privées
above and below the case, ending with Piaget, p. 73. These types of watches
195 a fve chain tassel, back secured by four were intended for a young and avant-
screws, suspended from a necklace garde clientele and were characterized
composed of a gold chain, case, dial and by their asymmetrical shapes, large
movement signed bracelets and the use of precious
stones. The models confrm Piaget’s
24 mm. wide and 31 mm. length creativity and originality earning it the
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000 coveted title of “the jeweller of watch
making”.
THE PROPERTY OF A SWISS GENTLEMAN
•196
PIAGET. A LARGE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD RECTANGULAR
WRISTWATCH WITH TIGER’S EYE DIAL, BRACELET AND MATCHING 18K
GOLD CUFFLINKS
SIGNED PIGET, REF. 14101 P2, CASE NO. 204’691, MANUFACTURED IN 1970
Beta 21 electroquartz movement, 13 jewels, tiger’s eye dial, large rectangular
case, stepped bezel, back secured by four screws, 18K gold Piaget woven
bracelet, case, dial and movement signed, with a pair of matching 18K gold
cuffinks stamped CB for Carl Bucherer
The watch 41 mm. long, overall length of the bracelet approx. 185 mm.; the
cuffinks 17 x 17 mm. each (3)
CHF6,000-9,000 $6,000-9,000
According to the Archives of Piaget, the present watch was made in 1970 with the
actual gold bracelet. Its reference P2 is featured on the outside case back, following the
reference number of the watch, 14101.
The matching cuflinks were made by the renowned Swiss retailer Carl F. Bucherer.
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196
PIAGET
197
PIAGET. A FINE, LARGE AND ATTRACTIVE
18K WHITE GOLD, DIAMOND AND
SAPPHIRE-SET RECTANGULAR
WRISTWATCH WITH MATCHING 18K
WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET
CUFFLINKS
SIGNED PIAGET, REF. 14105, CASE NO.
Beta 21 quartz movement, pavé-set diamond
dial with sapphire-set 3,6, 9 and 12 hour
markers to 3, 6, 9, large rectangular case,
pavé-set diamond stepped bezel, back
secured by four screws, associated 18K
white gold textured bracelet with deployant
clasp stamped CB for Carl Bucherer, case and
movement signed, with a pair of matching
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18K white gold and pavé-set diamond
cuffinks stamped CB for Carl Bucherer
According to the Archives of Piaget the present watch was manufactured in 1971, its case set with 441 The watch 41 mm. long, overall length of the
diamonds of approx. 1.96 ct., the dial with 156 diamonds of approx. 1.86 ct. and 8 sapphires of approx. bracelet approx. 190 mm.;
0.14 ct. The movement is the legendary Beta 21 quartz calibre, developed by a consortium of watch the cuffinks 21.5 x 18 mm. each (3)
companies, including Piaget, at the Swiss Electronic Research Centre or CEH (Centre Electronique
Horloger) in Neuchâtel. It was the frst quartz movement for wristwatches with analog display. CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
The matching 18K white gold and diamond-set cuflinks and the 18K white gold bracelet were made by With Carl Bucherer ftted presentation box.
the renowned Swiss retailer Carl F. Bucherer.
According to the Archives of Piaget, the present
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
•+198
PIAGET. A LARGE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K WHITE GOLD RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH
WITH LAPIS LAZULI DIAL, BRACELET AND BOX
SIGNED PIAGET, REF. 14101 B 56, MOVEMENT NO. 721’655, CASE NO. 242’772, MANUFACTURED
IN 1974
Cal. XP4 B21 electromechanical movement, 13 jewels, lapis lazuli dial, large rectangular case,
triple stepped textured and polished bezel, back secured by four screws, 18K white gold Piaget
textured integral bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
33.5 mm. width, 41 mm. length; overall length of the bracelet approx. 190 mm.
CHF5,000-8,000 $5,000-8,000
With Piaget ftted black leather presentation box.
According to the Archives of Piaget the present watch was manufactured in 1974
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199 200
•+199 +200
PATEK PHILIPPE. A LADY’S FINE STAINLESS STEEL AND JAEGER-LECOULTRE. A LADY’S FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE
DIAMOND-SET RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET, 18K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET REVERSIBLE
ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND BOX WRISTWATCH WITH UNIQUE DIAMOND “SNOW” SETTING
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, TWENTY~4 MODEL, REF. 4910/010, SIGNED JAEGER-LECOULTRE, REVERSO NEVA, REF. 267.3.86,
MOVEMENT NO. 1’973’811, CASE NO. 4’865’635, MANUFACTURED IN MOVEMENT NO. 602, CASE NO. 2’077’416, MANUFACTURED IN 2005
2011
Cal. 846/1 mechanical movement, 18 jewels, dial design consisting
Cal. E 15 quartz movement, 6 jewels, charcoal dial, applied diamond of white and polished squares alternating in checkered design, black
and Roman numerals, rectangular case, diamond-set stepped sides, Arabic numerals, rectangular case, diamond-set and polished squares
back secured by four screws, cabochon sapphire-set crown, stainless alternating in checked design decorated bezel, sapphire-set crown,
steel Patek Philippe bracelet, case, dial and movement signed 18K white gold Jaeger-LeCoultre deployant clasp and diamond-set
25 mm. width; overall length of the bracelet approx. 165 mm. buckle, case, dial and movement signed
CHF6,000-8,000 $6,000-8,000 21 mm. width & 34 mm. overall length

CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
With Patek Philippe Certifcate of Origine stamped by Liechtenstein retailer
Huber and dated 11 February 2011. Furthermore delivered with leather folder, With Jaeger-LeCoultre Extract from the Archives confrming production of
product literature, original ftted presentation box and outer packaging. the present watch in 2005.
This watch has never been ofered in public before. For the Reverso Neva, Jaeger-LeCoultre invented a new fne jewellery
technique, the snow setting. The diamonds glide and undulate endlessly
Reference 4910, the celebrated “Twenty~4” model, was launched in 1999 and
like the waves of Saint Petersburg’s famous river, the Neva. To obtain the
is still in production today. It is available in diferent case materials and is
efect of snow glistening in the sunshine, the frm’s gem setters juxtapose
amongst Patek Philippe’s most successful lady’s watches ever made.
diamonds of diferent sizes so as to leave as little metal visible as possible.
Each arrangement of diamonds is unique.
The present watch is set with 620 diamonds with a total weight of
approximately 2.48 carats. It is furthermore preserved in new old stock
condition.
AUDEMARS PIGUET
“Made for The Sultanate of Oman”
+201
AUDEMARS PIGUET. AN EXTREMELY FINE, VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE, 18K WHITE
GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET SKELETONIZED KEYLESS LEVER DRESS WATCH WITH
PERPETUAL CALENDAR AND MOON PHASES, SOLD TO THE SULTANATE OF OMAN
SIGNED AUDEMARS PIGUET, QUANTIEME PERPETUEL, NO. 001, REF. 5571BC, MOVEMENT NO.
275620, CASE NO. C15921, SOLD IN 1986
Calibre 5020/2820, skeletonized, rhodium fnished hand-engraved movement, 21 jewels,
monometallic balance, self-compensating fat balance spring, shock absorbers, annular brushed
white gold chapter ring with Roman numerals, inner crystal plate with dark blue annular
minute ring, subsidiary dials for the date, days of the week, months with leap-year indication,
moon phases and lunar calendar, blued steel cathedrale hands, circular case glazed on both
sides, bezel set with 62 brilliant cut diamonds, cabochon sapphire-set crown, hinged bow,
correctors in the band, case, dial and movement signed
49 mm. diam.
CHF22,000-32,000 $22,000-32,000
With a platinum short chain, the disc engraved with the National Emblem of the Sultanate of Oman,
London import hallmarks for 1982.
This particularly beautiful and complicated skeletonized dress watch is set with sixty-two diamonds
around the bezel, the colour combination of the heavy white gold case contrasting with the deep blue
of the dials and moon phase is particularly beguiling, furthermore it is in superb, almost new condition.
According to the archives of Audemars Piguet, the present watch was sold in 1986 through their
London retailer. Audemars Piguet’s London retailer at this time was Asprey of Bond Street, a frm very
well known for supplying some of the most lavish and expensive watches to the Sultan. Audemars
Piguet made several diferent pieces for Oman and all were sold through London. The platinum chain
accompanying the watch is engraved with the National Emblem of the Sultanate of Oman. The chain
has London import hallmarks for 1982, therefore in all probability it was already in stock at Asprey,
(detail of the short platinum chain with the Royal
subsequently engraved and sold with the watch in 1986. Sultanate of Oman Emblem)
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PATEK PHILIPPE
203
~+203
PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND POSSIBLY UNIQUE STAINLESS
STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH BLUE DIAL, ENGINE-
TURNED NUMERALS, HAND-ENGRAVED HANDS AND
CERTIFICAT
1’227’039, CASE NO. 524’974, MANUFACTURED IN
Cal. 23 300 PM mechanical movement stamped twice with the
Geneva seal, 18 jewels, blue matte dial, engine-turned baton
numerals, hand engraved hands, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type
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case, screw back, stainless steel Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and
movement signed
35 mm. diam.
•+202
CHF5,000-8,000 $5,000-8,000
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN UNUSUAL 18K WHITE GOLD CUSHION-
With Patek Philippe Certifcat d’Origine et de Garantie, Registered Card for
SHAPED OPENFACE KEYLESS LEVER DRESS WATCH
Guarantee, original invoice and presentation folder.
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENéVE, RICOCHET MODEL, REF. 798,
MOVEMENT NO. 793’267, CASE NO. 2’635’110, MANUFACTURED IN This watch is an exciting and unusual example of reference 3574. Launched
1963 in 1970 and in production until 1974, a very short time span for a Patek
Philippe reference, it is estimated that the total output for this reference to
Cal. 23-200 mechanical movement stamped twice with the Geneva
be around 500 pieces. It was available exclusively in steel with silvered matte
seal, 18 jewels, Gyromax balance, silvered bark-fnished dial, applied
dial, or Calatrava-pattern engine-turned dial, or blue dial, like the present
baton numerals, bark-fnished cushion-shaped case, snap on bezel,
watch. So far only 19 watches are known from the market. Of these, about a
case, dial and movement signed dozen with white dial, six with engine-turned dial, and only one with a blue
41 mm. wide dial. The present watch is, then, the only second example of reference 3574
with the navy blue dial to appear on the market.
CHF2,000-4,000 $2,000-4,000 A remarkable detail is given by the fnish of the hands and numerals. A very
unusual stylistic choice for Patek Philippe, this fnish would seem to be
present exclusively on blue-dial 3574. While the engine-turned numerals
present watch in 1963 and its subsequent sale on 18 August 1964.
have been seen on a handful of Patek Philippe pieces, the matching hands
(absolutely original to the watch), hand-engraved because too long, thin and
It is from the legendary “Ricochet” collection of asymmetrical timepieces,
prone to warping to be engine-turned, are however an even more unusual
designed by Gilbert Albert. Mr. Gilbert Albert started working for Patek
detail: it would indeed seem that this watch is the only known example of
Philippe in 1995 and took his inspiration from his passion for modern art,
this model featuring this unusual fnish to the hands.
notably works by Brancusi and Mondrian. In 1962, he founded his own frm at
rue de la Corraterie in Geneva which has now ceased activity. On top of all of this, it has to be noted that this watch is not only delivered
with a cornucopia of original documents, but furthermore that they are ftted
The Ricochet collection is described and illustrated in Patek Philippe into a display folder. Such practice, today the standard for highly complicated
Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, pp. 78, 163, Patek Philippe pieces, is very unusual for the time, and most often found in
187 and 188. watches originally sold in Japan.
PATEK PHILIPPE
“Nautilus”
204 205
THE PROPERTY OF A DESCENDANT OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER VARIOUS PROPERTIES
+204 ~205
PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND LARGE STAINLESS STEEL PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE AND LARGE 18K WHITE GOLD
AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, MOON PHASES,
DATE AND BRACELET POWER RESERVE, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND BOX
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, NAUTILUS MODEL, RETAILED BY SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, NAUTILUS MODEL, REF. 5712,
BEYER, REF. 3700/1A, MOVEMENT NO. 1’304’531, CASE NO. 534’139, MOVEMENT NO. 3’171’832, CASE NO. 4’381’010, MANUFACTURED IN
MANUFACTURED IN 1978 2007
Cal. 28-255 C automatic movement, 36 jewels, black ribbed dial, Cal. 240 automatic movement stamped with the Geneva Seal,
applied baton luminous numerals, luminous hands, dot minute 29 jewels, grey textured dial, applied white gold baton numerals,
divisions, window for date, water-resistant-type case of typical form, luminous hands, two sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for date
stainless steel Patek Philippe bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial and combined with moon phases and constant seconds, fan-shaped sector
movement signed by maker, dial further signed by retailer for power reserve, water-resistant-type case of typical form, glazed
display back, 18K white gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, case, dial
43 mm. width; overall length approx. 185 mm.
and movement signed
CHF20,000-30,000 $20,000-30,000
41 mm. diam.
With Patek Philippe service invoice dated 10 June 2015; according to the
CHF28,000-45,000 $28,000-45,000
Archives of Patek Philippe it will be under warranty until 11 February 2017.
Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Authorized Service Centre With Patek Philippe Certifcate of Origin dated 1 September 2007, setting
Card and Extract from the Archives confrming production of the present pin, sale tag, leather folder, product literature, ftted wooden presentation
timepiece with black ribbed dial, white gold indexes and tritium in 1978 and box and outer packaging. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract
its subsequent sale on 13 March 1978. from the Archives confrming production of the present watch with slate
grey ribbed dial, white gold indexes and luminescent coating in 2007 and its
Appearing for the frst time on the market, this watch is ofered by a
subsequent sale on 18 June 2007.
descendant of the original owner who acquired it during a sojourn in
Switzerland at the prestigious Beyer Chronometrie in Zurich, as the signed Reference 5712 was released in October 2006 to celebrate the 30th
dial indicates. Beyer-retailed references 3700 are exceedingly rare: to date, anniversary of the celebrated Nautilus collection and to replace Reference
only one other reference 3700/1 signed by the famous retailer is believed to 3712 in production from 2005 to 2006.
have appeared in public.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
206 207
~+206 +207
PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE, RARE AND LARGE 18K WHITE PATEK PHILIPPE. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL
GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND BOX
ADDITIONAL CUSTOM-MADE GLAZED DISPLAY BACK SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENéVE, REF. 3483, MOVEMENT NO. 711’981,
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENéVE, CALATRAVA MODEL, REF. 570, CASE NO. 2’658’339, MANUFACTURED IN 1966
MOVEMENT NO. 712’342, CASE NO. 324’111, MANUFACTURED IN 1968
Cal. 27 SC mechanical movement stamped twice with the Geneva
Cal. 27 SC mechanical movement stamped twice with the Geneva seal, 18 jewels, silvered brushed dial, applied baton numerals, outer
seal, 18 jewels, silvered dial, applied baton numerals, sweep centre beady minute divisions, sweep centre seconds, circular water-
seconds, outer beady minute divisions, large circular case, fat bezel, resistant-type case, screw back, case, dial and movement signed
snap on back and additional custom-made glazed display snap on back,
18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed 34 mm. diam.
35 mm. diam. CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
CHF18,000-28,000 $18,000-28,000 With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming production of
the present watch in 1966 and its subsequent sale on 26 January 1967.
With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confrming production of the Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe period presentation box and outer
present watch in 1968 and its subsequent sale on 21 May 1968. packaging.
This reference 570 is ftted with an additional glazed display snap on back, To the best of our knowledge the present watch has never been ofered in
custom-made by the actual owner, allowing him to admire the state-of-the public before.
art movement. To the best of our knowledge it has never been ofered in
public before. Reference 3483 was launched in 1963 and remained in production only
during two years. It was made in a very small series only, exclusively in
The large Calatrava model reference 570 was introduced into the market in stainless steel.
1938, featuring either subsidiary or sweep centre seconds. It was available in
stainless steel, yellow, pink and white gold and platinum.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 3448
“White Gold”
~+208
PATEK PHILIPPE. AN EXTREMELY FINE AND RARE 18K WHITE
GOLD PERPETUAL CALENDAR AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
WITH MOON PHASES, POSSIBLY UNIQUE DIAL, ORIGINAL
CERTIFICATE AND BOX
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 3448, MOVEMENT NO.
1’119’285, CASE NO. 330’621, MANUFACTURED IN 1973
Cal. 27-460 Q automatic movement stamped twice with the
Geneva Seal, 37 jewels, silvered white dial, applied baton and square
numerals, outer beady minute divisions, two windows for day
and month in English, one subsidiary dial for date combined with
aperture for moon phases, circular case, sloped blank bezel, snap on
back, 18K white gold Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement
signed
37 mm. diam.
CHF300,000-500,000 $300,000-500,000
With Patek Philippe Certifcat d’Origine et de Garantie stamped by Patek

Philippe Japan and coded for 1974, Patek Philippe Japan guarantee card dated
1977, brochures, folder and original presentation box. Furthermore delivered
with the Extract from the Archives confrming production of this watch in
18K white gold in 1973 and its subsequent sale on 26 April 1974.
Consigned by its original owner, this reference 3448 has never been ofered
in public before. The combination of freshness to the market, excellent,
original overall condition, the possibly unique dial layout and the original
documents render it a highlight for the collector of rare timepieces.
Launched in 1962, reference 3448 was the frst automatic perpetual calendar
wristwatch serially produced by any manufacturer. It was made primarily in
yellow gold in very few numbers: estimates put the total production, all case
metals, at around 500 units. A minority was cased in white gold (around 150
pieces), one example in pink gold and one in platinum are known from the
market.
This model is the perfect embodiment of a very peculiar period in the

evolution of watchmaking design. Wristwatches had moved from the
famboyant cases and multi-tone sector dials of the 1920s and 1930s, to the
military-favoured creations of the 1940s, with telemetre and tachymetre
railroad scales. With the 1950s and 60s a new trend takes shape: the
technological advances of the time inspired, in all felds of design, futuristic
shapes and cleaner looks. This watch perfectly epitomizes such trend: the
dial is clean to the extreme, a remarkable feat of design considered that,
after all, this is still a perpetual calendar with moon phases and as such
the amount of information that the dial has to report is quite abundant.
The case, made by Geneva-based casemaker Antoine Gerlach, is a triumph
of clean looks and sharp edges: the circular polished case with fat satin-
fnished band and generous sloped blank bezel looks decades away from the
construction of previous models. The design of reference 3448 is so futuristic
that Italian collectors nicknamed it “Disco Volante”, Flying Saucer.
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Reference 3448 is powered by what is considered the best automatic The present watch is one of the very last beady minute divisions and small
movement of the time: cal. 27-460. Patek Philippe’s watchmaker upgraded it date ring dial examples ever made, in 1973. It furthermore features an
with a perpetual calendar with moon phase module under the dial to become astoundingly rare detail: a reversed date ring, with the numerals on the lower
cal. 27-460 Q, for Quantième Perpétuel (perpetual calendar). half upside down. Such reversed date rings were used for a very short period
of time at the beginning of the seventies. Five examples of large reversed
Arguably the most unusual perpetual calendar designed by Patek Philippe, date rings are known from the market, the latest one sold in this room in May
reference 3448 (together with its sister reference 3450) is a remarkable and 2015 for 449’000 CHF (movement no. 1’119’205: only 80 numbers apart from
unique study on clean case shapes and sharp lines: this iconic case design the present watch). Small reversed date ring dials appear to be even rarer.
will not be used again on any other timepiece. Furthermore, it is the only
vintage automatic perpetual calendar made by the frm. This combination of On top of this, the present dial is also one of the very frst “Aprior” dials,
technical and aesthetical unique traits, together with the remarkable rarity of that is bearing the “Sigma Swiss Sigma” designation, which identifes
the model, propelled it to the top of the wish lists of collectors worldwide. gold numerals on the dial. By rule, all dials produced from 1971 feature
this designation. However, before using these new “Sigma Swiss Sigma”
The present piece is not only the very rare white gold version of this revered dials, Patek Philippe had to deplete the stock of dials made before 1971.
model, of which only some 50 examples are known from the market. It also Consequently, “Aprior” dials were consistently used only from 1973: exactly
features the most unusual dial layout which can possibly be found on this the year of production of this watch. Furthermore, 1973 is the last year we
reference. can fnd ref. 3448 mounting a dial with the small date ring: the present
Indeed, reference 3448 was available with four diferent dial styles: watch features one of the exceedingly few dials with both reversed small
date ring and Aprior designation. It is a safe assumption that such dials were
-with enamelled small baton minute divisions (1962 to circa 1965);
only ever produced between 1971 and 1972, making their last appearance on
-with beady minute divisions and small date ring (1965 to circa 1973); fnished pieces in 1973.
-with beady minute divisions and large date ring (1971 to circa 1978);
Extensive research failed to identify another reference 3448 with this dial
-with printed (not enamelled) small baton minute divisions after 1978
confguration, rendering the present example unique.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 3940/1
“Missing Dot”
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
“YOU REALLY MUST HAVE A UNIQUE DIAL AND IT IS ALMOST WORTH WHILE KEEPING IT AS A RARETY” - EXCERPT
FROM MR. PHILIPPE STERN’S LETTER TO THE FIRST OWNER OF THE WATCH
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE AND
PROBABLY UNIQUE 18K GOLD
PERPETUAL CALENDAR AUTOMATIC
WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES,
BRACELET, “MANUFACTURING-
DEFECTIVE DIAL” WITH MISSING DOT
AT MINUTE 59, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, The reference 3940/1 ofered here for sale is
TWO LETTTERS AND BOX an exceedingly rare example of a timepiece
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. managing to escape the attentive eyes of Patek
3940/1, MOVEMENT NO. 770’412, CASE NO. Philippe’s strict quality control in spite of a subtle
2’825’045, MANUFACTURED IN 1986 yet ostensible faw: a closer look at the 12 o’clock
index reveals a blank gap to its left side, caused
Cal. 240 Q automatic movement stamped
by the missing gold beady dot for minute 59.
with the Geneva seal, 27 jewels, silvered dial,
(detail of the missing dot)
The frst owner immediately announced this
applied gold baton and square numerals,
“imperfection” to Patek Philippe, receiving in
beady minute divisions with missing “59” return prompt replies from André Glad, retail
dot, two sunken subsidiary dials for day in store manager, and from Philippe Stern, vice-
English combined with 24 hour display and president at the time. Both ofered immediate
month in English combined with leap year replacement, however Mr. Stern pointed out that
cycle, one subsidiary dial for date combined “We have been checking all the watches in our
with aperture for moon phases, circular case, inventory as well as our spare dials and I must
snap on back, 18K gold Jean-Pierre Ecoffey advise you that all have 4 dots. You really must
have a unique dial and it is almost worth while
and Patek Philippe integral bracelet, case, dial
keeping it.”
and movement signed
36 mm. diam.; overall length approx. 180 The combination of the “unique” dial, the very
mm. good overall condition and presence of the
original certifcate and letters render this ref.
CHF30,000-50,000 $30,000-50,000 3940/1 a fascinating fnd for the collector of
unusual timepieces.
With Patek Philippe Certifcate of Origin stamped
by Magasin Patek Philippe S.A. in Genève and Reference 3940 was launched in 1985 and
dated 10 July 1987, two framed original letters, remained in production until 2006. The present
one dated 28 August 1987 and signed by André watch is from the frst series, featuring sunk
Glad, Retail Store Manager, the second dated subsidiary dials for the 24 hours display and leap
1st September 1987 and signed by Philippe year indicator, as opposed to the level version
Stern, Vice-President, product literature, of later models. Reference 3940 is illustrated in
leather document holder, original ftted wooden Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber &
presentation box and outer packaging. Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 292-293.
(Patek Philippe letter)
PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 5100J
“10 Days”
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE, RARE AND UNUSUAL 18K GOLD LIMITED EDITION TWIN BARREL WRISTWATCH WITH 10 DAY POWER
RESERVE AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, 10 DAYS, REF. 5100J-001, MOVEMENT NO. 3’202’847, CASE NO. 4’123’563, MANUFACTURED IN 2001
Cal 28-20/220 mechanical twin barrel movement stamped with the Geneva seal, 29 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied gold dagger and Arabic
numerals, minute divisions, two sunken subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 10 days power reserve indication, rectangular case with
angular fared sides, glazed display back secured by four screws, case, dial and movement signed
34 mm. width, 45.5 mm. overall length
CHF20,000-40,000 $20,000-40,000
With Patek Philippe Certifcate of Origine stamped PHSN 100012, product literature and leather pouch. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from
the Archives confrming production of the present watch in 2001 and its subsequent sale on 19 January 2001.
Of highly distinctive case form, reference 5100 takes its design from the similar, albeit smaller, reference 2554 from the 1950s, also known as the “manta ray”
model. Produced in a limited edition, reference 5100 was launched in 2000 to celebrate the new millenium.
What makes this watch a modern take on its predecessor, apart from its size, is also the employment of a power reserve for the amazing duration of 10 days.
Conveniently for the wearer of the watch, the mechanism will keep running up to ten days straight without requiring the daily or perhaps 36 hours winding
necessary for ordinary timepieces.
Reference 5100 is Patek Philippe’s frst model featuring a ten-day power reserve. Made in a limited edition, this watch can never be recreated exactly as the
frm destroyed the tools that were necessary for making the reference. The prestigious Geneva maker made a total of 3,000 pieces of reference 5100. Of these,
1,500 examples were made in yellow gold, 750 in pink gold, 450 in white gold and 300 in platinum, the latter with a fawless Top Wesselton diamond set
between the lugs at 6 o’clock.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 5050J
“One of The Last Sold”
THE PROPERTY OF A SWISS GENTLEMAN
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A FINE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC
PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH
SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, RETROGRADE
DATE, LEAP YEAR INDICATOR, MOON PHASES,
CERTIFICAT, SECOND CASE BACK AND BOX
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENEVE, AUTOMATIC, REF.
5050, MOVEMENT NO. 3’235’682, CASE NO. 2’998’652,
Cal. 315 S QR, automatic movement stamped with
the Geneva seal, 31 jewels, opaline-white dial, applied
gold baton numerals, sweep centre seconds, central
date hand, beady minute divisions, arched retrograde
calendar sector with Arabic numerals, three windows
for leap year indicator, day and month in English,
aperture for moon phases, circular water-resistant-
type case, glazed display screw back, downturned lugs,
18K gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, case, dial and
movement signed
35 mm. diam.
CHF30,000-50,000 $30,000-50,000
With Patek Philippe Certifcat d’Origine stamped by the

Salons Patek Philippe de Genève and dated 30 June 2004,
second solid case back, ftted burgundy leather presentation
box with winding facility and outer packaging. Furthermore
delivered with the Extract from the Archives confrming
production of the present watch in 2002 and its subsequent
sale on 30 June 2004.
Completed in 2002, this watch is one of the last examples

of the reference 5050 ever to leave the Patek Philippe
workshops and among the last to be sold directly from the
boutique in 2004. Consigned by the original owner it is fresh
to the market and preseved in very good original overall
condition. The gold case has attained the deep, rich even
patina so highly prized by collectors.
Reference 5050
Reference 5050, Patek Philippe’s frst perpetual calendar wristwatch featuring a retrograde date made in series, was introduced
at the Basel Fair in 1993, cased in yellow gold only. As of 1995, it was also available in pink gold, white gold and platinum but still
exclusively with the silvered dial, applied Roman numerals, aperture for the moon phases, the very frst examples with outer railway
minute divisions. Following substantial demand from clients, Patek Philippe introduced a second version featuring applied baton
indexes, a modifed moon phases display now in form of a circular subsidiary dial, outer beady minute divisions and the addition of
the designation “Automatic”. Discontinued in 2002, reference 5050 is today a highly sought after collector’s watch, a modern classic
enjoying popularity both amongst scholars and afcionados for day to day wear.
Reference 5050 is illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by Martin Huber & Alan Banbery, second edition, p. 296.
PATEK PHILIPPE
Ref. 5070J
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
“Black Dial”
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PATEK PHILIPPE. A LARGE AND RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH With Patek Philippe undated Certifcate of Origin stamped Cortina Watch
WRISTWATCH WITH BLACK DIAL, ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AND Centre Pte Ltd, leather folder, product literature, veneered presentation box
BOX and outer packaging. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe Extract from
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENéVE, REF. 5070, MOVEMENT NO. the Archives confrming production of the present watch with black dial and
3’146’084, CASE NO. 4’052’584, MANUFACTURED IN 1998 Arabic numerals in 1998 and its subsequent sale on 16 December 1998.
Cal. 27-70 CHR mechanical movement stamped with the Geneva To the best of our knowledge this reference 5070 has never been ofered in
seal, 24 jewels, black matte dial, applied gold Arabic numerals, outer public before
tachymetre scale and railway fve minute divisions, two sunken
Reference 5070, Patek Philippe’s frst chronograph-only model since decades
engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes
was launched in 1998. It was frst produced exclusively in yellow gold which
register, large circular water-resistant-type case, stepped bezel, glazed
was replaced in 2001 by the white gold version. The pink gold variant was
display screw back, 18K gold Patek Philippe deployant clasp, case, dial launched in 2003, platinum in 2008. It is ftted with the calibre 27-70
and movement signed movement, based on the Nouvelle Lemania ébauche especially developed for
Patek Philippe
42 mm. diam.
With its case diameter of 42 mm. reference 5070 is, together with the Sky
CHF40,000-60,000 $40,000-60,000
Moon Tourbillon ref. 5002 (see lot 85 in this auction), the largest watch in
Patek Philippe’s production.
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PATEK PHILIPPE ~+213

Ref. 5074P PATEK PHILIPPE. A LARGE, VERY RARE AND EXTREMELY FINE
“Cathedral Perpetual Calendar” PLATINUM AUTOMATIC “CATHEDRAL” MINUTE REPEATING
PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES,
SECOND CASE BACK AND BOX
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENéVE, REF. 5074P, MOVEMENT NO.
Cal. R27Q automatic movement stamped with the Patek Philippe
Seal, 39 jewels, black matte dial, applied Arabic numerals, outer
railway minute combined with Arabic fve minutes divisions, two
sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for day in English combined
with 24 hours register and month in English combined with leap
year register, one subsidiary dial for date combined with aperture for
moon phases, large circular case, stepped bezel, glazed snap on back,
repeating slide in the band, platinum Patek Philippe deployant clasp,
42 mm. diam.
CHF350,000-550,000 $350,000-550,000
With Patek Philippe second solid platinum case back, original ftted wooden
This reference 5074 has never been ofered in public before and is preserved
in very good overall condition. It is believed to be the only third example of
this model in platinum to have come back to the market.
Reference 5074
Reference 5074 is one of the most technologically complex, aesthetically
appealing and hard-to-fnd modern Patek Philippe wristwatches. In
production from 2001 to 2005 in yellow gold, since 2005 in pink gold and in
platinum since 2009, the return to market ratio is extremely small, indicating
how deeply collectors are attached to this model.
Reference 5074 can be considered one of the most striking stylistic exercises
by Patek Philippe. It seamlessly blends design traits inherited from vintage
horology with modern solutions. The fnal result is breath-taking.
The dial with its three subsidiary counters and no windows obviously looks
back at the timeless and supremely balanced design of perpetual calendars
of the past century, such as reference 1518 and 2499. The lugs as well are
unmistakably inspired by the celebrated lug design of reference 2499, with
the outer top edge of each sculpted with a subtle groove. The blank sloped
and stepped bezel, instead, is a trait typical of modern horology, as is its
impressive diameter of 42 mm.
It incorporates the legendary “Cathedral” repeating mechanism, consisting of

a high-tone and a low-tone gong. When the repeating is activated, frst the
number of hours is stroke by means of one of the two hammers on the low-
tone gong, followed by the quarter hours with double strikes on both the low-
tone and the high-tone gong, and fnally the number of minutes which have
elapsed since the last quarter-hour with one hammer on the high-tone gong.
The length of the gong in a standard repeating mechanism corresponds to

almost precisely one turn in the movement whereas those of the “Cathedral”
mechanism exceed the case circumference by at least one and a half,
even two turns. Consequently, a much richer and fuller timbre is achieved,
resembling the chime of the bells of a cathedral.
Of an elegance rarely seen on timepieces of this size, reference 5074 is a

contemporary “classic” and highly popular amongst collectors.
(detail of movement)
174
175
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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
~+214 •+215 •+216

EBERHARD. A LARGE AND UNUSUAL UNIVERSAL. A RARE AND UNUSUAL MOVADO. A VERY FINE AND ATTRACTIVE
STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH
WRISTWATCH WITH TWO-TONE WRISTWATCH WITH PULSATION DIAL WRISTWATCH WITH ORIGINAL SALES
SILVERED DIAL AND PATENTED SPLIT SIGNED UNIVERSAL, GENÈVE, MEDICO- TAG
TIME MECHANISM COMPAX, REF. 32422, CASE NO. 1’495’793, SIGNED MOVADO, REF. 19036, CASE NO.
SIGNED EBERHARD & CO., LA CHAUX-DE- MANUFACTURED IN 1951 A96191, CIRCA 1955
FONDS, MOVEMENT NO. 10’748, CASE NO.
Cal. 285 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, Cal. 95M mechanical movement, 17 jewels,
14’281, CIRCA 1939
silvered dial, Arabic and baton numerals, silvered white dial, applied dagger and
Eberhard cal. 16’’ base Valjoux 65 outer fve minute divisions and pulsometer Arabic numerals, ffth of a second combined
mechanical jewelled movement, two-tone scale graduated for 15 pulsations, divisions with Arabic fve minutes divisions, outer
silvered dial, Arabic and baton numerals, gradually increasing in size, two sunken blue tachymetre scale graduated to 900
outer red telemetre and inner red spiral engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant units per hour, three sunken engine-turned
tachymetre scales, two sunken engine-turned seconds and 45 minutes registers, circular subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 12
subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 case, snap on back, two rectangular hours and 30 minutes registers, circular case,
minutes register, large circular case, snap chronograph buttons in the band, stainless snap on back, two rectangular chronograph
on back, oval start/stop/reset chronograph steel buckle, case, dial and movement signed buttons in the band, dial and movement signed
button in the band at 2, oval slide to stop/
restart the chronograph without resetting the 34.5 mm. diam. 36 mm. diam.
recorded time in the band at 4, case, dial and CHF5,000-8,000 $5,000-8,000 CHF4,000-8,000 $4,000-8,000
movement signed
With period Universal sales tag. With Movado original sales tag.
40 mm. diam.
According to the Archives of Universal, the present The present watch is a truly “New Old Stock”
CHF6,000-9,000 $6,000-9,000
watch was manufactured in 1951. An unusual timepiece. The dial is fawless, original and
According to the Archives of Eberhard & Co., the and fascinating example of the Universal Medico- perfectly preserved, with virtually no sign of
present watch with Eberhard cal. 16’’’ bicompax Compax, it is ofered in “new old stock” condition. the passage of time, the case is in exceptional
movement based on Valjoux 65 was made in the condition, unpolished, with virtually no sign of
Made during a short period of time in the mid- wear, full lugs with extremely crisp edges and
late 1930s.It is ftted with a slide in the band at
1940s, the model was specifcally created for facets. The case back still retains the original
4, patented by Eberhard in 1935, allowing to stop
medical use, allowing a physician to take a fast protective varnish layer.
and restart the chronograph without resetting the
and accurate reading of a patients pulse.
recorded time.
Other examples of diferent Medico-Compax

chronograph wristwatches are illustrated in
Universal Watch Genève by Pietro Giuliano Sala,
pp. 215 - 224, including archival images and a
period publicity.
217 218
•+217 •+218
A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH BREITLING. A VERY FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL TRIPLE
WRISTWATCH WITH OVERSIZED REGISTERS CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
SIGNED UNIVERSAL, GENEVE, COMPUR, RETAILED BY ALTESSE, REF. SIGNED BREITLING, DATORA, REF. 785, CASE NO. 734’973,
5070, CASE NO. 624’981 , MANUFACTURED IN 1936 MANUFACTURED IN 1949
Cal. 287 Dorato mechanical jeweled movement, silvered dial, Arabic Cal. 72C nickel-fnished lever movement, silvered dial, applied
and baton numerals, ffth of a second combined with Arabic fve Arabic and dagger numerals, outer date ring with Arabic numerals,
minutes divisions, outer red telemetre and blue tachymeter scale central date hand with red tip arrow, two windows for day and
calibrated to 1000 units per hour, two oversize sunken engine-turned month in Italien, three sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for
subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 45 minutes registers, circular constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, tonneau-shaped
case, snap on back, two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, water-resistant-type case, snap on back back, screw down crown,
stainless steel associated extensible bracelet, case, dial and movement two oval chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel associated
signed bracelet with deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
31 mm diam.; overall length approx. up to 215 mm. 35 mm. diam.; overall length approx. 180 mm.
CHF4,000-8,000 $4,000-8,000 CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
With Universal Extract from the Archives confrming production of this watch According to the Archives of Breitling the present watch was made in 1949.
in 1936
LONGINES
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•+219 •+220
LONGINES. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD FLYBACK LONGINES. A FINE AND LARGE 14K GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH TWO-TONE SECTOR DIAL SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS AND TWO-TONE SILVERED SECTOR
SIGNED LONGINES, REF. 5090, MOVEMENT AND CASE NOS. DIAL
6’313’386, MANUFACTURED IN 1943 SIGNED LONGINES, REF. 5858, MOVEMENT NO. 7’382’057, CASE NO.
567, MANUFACTURED IN 1948
Cal. 13 ZN mechanical gilt movement, two-tone silvered dial,
Arabic numerals, ffth of a second divisions combined with Arabic Cal. 23M mechanical movement stamped “LXW”, 17 jewels, two-
fve minutes divisions, outer telemetre and tachymetre scales, two tone silvered sector dial, applied dot and Roman numerals, outer ffth
sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and of a second combined with Arabic fve minutes divisions, red sweep
30 minutes register, circular case, snap on back, two rectangular centre seconds, large circular case, sculpted lugs, snap on back, case,
chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial and movement signed dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam. 38 mm diam.
CHF7,000-12,000 $7,000-12,000 CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000
With Longines Extract from the Archives confrming production of this watch With Longines Extract from the Archives confrming production of the
with a 13ZN calibre and its subsequent invoicing to Saatmann, their agent for present watch in 14ct gold and with calibre 23.M, and its subsequent
Turkey, on 17 November 1943 invoicing to Longines-Wittnauer, their agent for the USA at the time, 22
March 1948
Preserved in very good and original overall condition, this chronograph
furthermore stands out by the very attractive and much sought after two-
tone silvered sector dial.
LONGINES
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•~+221 +222 •+223

LONGINES. AN ELEGANT STAINLESS LONGINES. A VERY ATTRACTIVE AND LONGINES. A STAINLESS STEEL
STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP RARE STAINLESS STEEL FLYBACK WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE
CENTRE SECONDS, TWO-TONE CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH SECONDS
SILVERED DIAL AND ORIGINAL SALES TWO-TONE SILVERED SECTOR DIAL SIGNED LONGINES, REF. 7839, MOVEMENT
TAGS SIGNED LONGINES, REF. 5415, MOVEMENT NO. 13’515’819, MANUFACTURED IN 1967
SIGNED LONGINES, REF. 8035-2, NO. 7’371’916, CASE NOS. 23’432 AND 284,
Cal. 280 mechanical movement, 17 jewels,
MOVEMENT NO. 9’567’761, CASE NO. 730, MANUFACTURED IN 1948
MANUFACTURED IN 1956 silvered dial, applied steel and black baton
Cal. 13 ZN mechanical movement, two- numerals, sweep centre seconds, circular
Cal. 12.68ZS mechanical movement, 17 toned silvered sector dial, Arabic numerals, water-resistant-type case, screw back,
jewels, two-toned silvered dial, applied red telemetre scale, outer blue tachymetre stainless steel Longines buckle, case, dial and
Arabic and baton numerals, sweep centre scale, two sunken engine-turned subsidiary movement signed
seconds, circular water-resistant-type case, dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes
snap on back, case, dial and movement signed register, circular case, snap on back, two round 35 mm diam.
35 mm. diam. chronograph buttons in the band, stainless CHF2,200-3,200 $2,200-3,200
steel buckle, case, dial and movement signed
CHF2,500-3,500 $2,500-3,500 With Longines sale tag. Furthermore delivered
37.5 mm. diam.
with Longines Extract from the Archives
With Longines Extract from the Archives confrming the delivery to Hattori, Longines agent
CHF20,000-30,000 $20,000-30,000
confrming that the present watch, ref. 8035, for Japan, on 4 July 1967.
was invoiced on 6 September 1956 to company
With Longines Extract from the Archives
Sherly, at the time their agent in Hong Kong.
confrming production of the present watch in
Furthermore delivered with the original Longines
stainless steel and with calibre 13ZN, and its
sales tags, one bearing the movement and
subsequent invoicing to Longines-Wittnauer, their
reference numbers of the watch.
agent for the USA at the time, on 7 June 1948.
The present watch is preserved in excellent

overall condition.
OMEGA
224 225
224 •+225
OMEGA. A LARGE, RARE AND VERY ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS OMEGA. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL
STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH TWO-TONE MULTI- WRISTWATCH WITH SECTOR DIAL
SCALE SECTOR DIAL SIGNED OMEGA, REF. 2328-6, MOVEMENT NO. 11’153’095,
SIGNED OMEGA, MOVEMENT NO. 9’390’569, CASE NO. 10’122’233, MANUFACTURED IN 1948
CIRCA 1942
Cal. 30T2PC mechanical movement, 15 jewels, silvered and black
Cal. 33.3 CHRO mechanical movement, 17 jewels, two-tone sector dial, luminous Arabic numerals, minute divisions, sunken
gilt and grey sector dial, luminous Arabic numerals, luminous engine-turned subsidiary seconds, circular case, screw back, stainless
hands, inner telemetre scale, red pulsometre scale calibrated for 15 steel buckle, case, dial and movement signed
pulsations, ffth of a second combined with Arabic fve minutes
divisions, outer tachymetre scale graduted to 700 units per hour, 35 mm. diam.
two sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000
30 minutes register, circular water-resistant-type case, stepped bezel,
screw back engraved “Waterproof, Model + Depose, Omega Swiss”, According to the Archives of Omega, the present watch was manufactured
two round chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial and movement in 1948.
signed
The present watch impresses with its very good, original overall condition
38 mm. diam. and its charismatically aged silvered dial with the superb sector scheme (also
called aviator dial), often found on watches made for military or scientifc use.
CHF12,000-22,000 $12,000-22,000
With Omega Extract of the Archives confrming the sale of this watch to
Switzerland on 15 October 1943.
OMEGA
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OMEGA. A FINE AND VERY ELEGANT 18K OMEGA. A FINE, RARE AND LARGE 14K OMEGA. A FINE 18K PINK GOLD
PINK GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH BLACK GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH
DIAL WITH TELEMETRE AND DOUBLE SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND
SIGNED OMEGA, REF. 2896, MOVEMENT TACHYMETRE SCALES AND BLACK DIAL HONEYCOMB DIAL
NO. 16’622’153, CASE NO. 351’903, SIGNED OMEGA, MOVEMENT 9’388’696, SIGNED OMEGA, AUTOMATIC, SEAMASTER,
MANUFACTURED IN 1959 CASE NO. 9’174’884, MANUFACTURED IN 1941 CALENDAR, REF. 2757SC, MOVEMENT NO.
14’947’679, CASE NO. 11’543’739, CIRCA 1956
Cal. 267 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, Cal. 33.3 CHRO mechanical movement,
black gloss dial, applied baton numerals, 17 jewels, black dial, gilt Arabic numerals, Cal. 355 automatic movement, 17 jewels,
minute divisions, subsidiary seconds, circular outer tachymetre scale calibrated for 60 white honeycomb dial, applied Arabic and
case, downturned lugs, snap on back, km/h, inner spiral tachymetre scale within a luminous dagger numerals, luminous hands,
stainless steel Omega buckle, case, dial and telemetre scale, two sunken engine-turned sweep centre seconds, minute divisions,
movement signed subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 magnifed window for date, circular case,
minutes register, large circular case, snap on snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.
back, two oval chronograph buttons in the 34.5 mm. diam.
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000 band, case, dial and movement signed
CHF5,000-8,000 $5,000-8,000
With Omega Extract of the Archives confrming 37.5 mm. diam.
production of the present watch on 11 February According to the Archives of Omega, the present
CHF10,000-20,000 $10,000-20,000
1959, and its subsequent delivery to Italy watch was delivered on 9 November 1956 to Brazil.
According to the Archives of Omega the present

This very elegant and early iteration of the Omega
watch was delivered to Serbia on 22 July 1941.
Seamaster Calendar is distinguished by its pink
gold case and attractive engine-turned dial. It
The present watch is distinguished by the very
impresses the most spoiled of the collectors
attractive black dial with double gilt tachymetre
with its astounding condition: both case and dial
scales, the outer one calibrated for 60 km/h to
appear to be untouched and virtually unused,
measure speed of less than 60 km/h, the inner
with no signs of wear and crisp details, including
one calibrated for 1000 m for faster rates.
the fnely engraved “Seamaster Waterproof”
designation on the case back.
OMEGA
Ref. 2915-1
“Broad Arrow”
+229
OMEGA. A FINE, IMPORTANT AND EXTREMELY RARE STAINLESS STEEL
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
SIGNED OMEGA, SPEEDMASTER, BROAD ARROW MODEL, REF. 2915-1, MOVEMENT NO.
Cal. 321 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, metal dust cap, black dial, applied Omega symbol,
luminous baton numerals, ffth of a second divisions, luminous ‘broad arrow’ hands and small
white ‘alpha’ register hands, three sunken beveled engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant
seconds and 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, crystal etched with Omega symbol, tonneau-
shaped water-resistant type case, steel bezel with 1000 base tachymeter scale Graduated to 300
units per hour, straight lugs, screw back with engraved Speedmaster to the bevel, Omega crown,
two small round chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Omega bracelet stamped 6 to
the end links, deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
CHF90,000-140,000 $90,000-140,000
With Omega Extract of the Archives confrming production of the present watch in stainless steel with
black dial with luminous indexes on 11 October 1957, and its subsequent shipment to Venezuela
The 1950s and 1960s were a remarkably thriving Interestingly, surviving pieces show that Omega
age for watch design both in terms of quantity experimented with more than one version of this
and in terms of quality as well: it is during bezel: some examples appear to be unpainted, while
that time that some of the most aesthetically some others present black flling to the engraving.
balanced, easily readable, and downright iconic There exist two diferent series of the bezel: type
timepieces were originally conceived. The Omega 1A, featuring a fat 3 in 300, and type A2 (the case
Speedmaster is one of such timeless designs. for this watch), featuring a rounded 3.
Launched in 1957, the Speedmaster was frst
This specimen also presents a very early dial
and foremost a driver’s watch, joining the other
confguration, distinguished by the nearly
lines of tool watches produced by Omega at
perfectly round “O” of Omega. In depth research
the time: the diver’s Seamaster 300 (of which
indicates that this is an extremely rare detail.
the Speedmaster is somewhat of a descendant,
We were able to ascertain the existence of
sharing many similarities in the case design) and
only 3 other pieces with this same signature.
the engineer’s Railmaster.
Furthermore, accurate analysis of the dial
The present piece represents the earliest and indicates that a tropicalization process is in act,
purest iteration of the model. In reference 2915- the color already shifting toward an intense dark
1, produced between 1957 and up to possibly chocolate hue; this process is probably destined
1959, we fnd, distilled, the hallmark traits of to continue over time.
the Speedmaster line, such as the bezel with
The case back is of course screwed onto the
tachymetre scale, the black dial, the luminous
case, and it can be without engraving (Type A1,
hands, the waterproof case and the capped round
like in the present example) or with the Seahorse
pushers. Reference 2915-1 can bear movement
engraving (type A2)
numbers 15’499’xxx, 15’997’xxx and probably also
15’148’xxx. Also because of its original classifcation as
tool watch – which meant heavy usage and
This archetypical reference, however, includes
consequently many lost examples – reference
also unique characteristics later abandoned which
2915-1 is now an astoundingly rare timepiece. Few
grant it an incredible vintage appeal and charm.
examples are jealously held in the most important
The most obvious of such features consists in the
Omega private collections, while the market most
broad hands, which can be only found on reference
often ofers damaged or modifed specimens. This
2915-1, 2915-2 and early examples of ref. 2915-3.
pristine example joins instead the ranks of the one
Then, Omega will strive to simplify the dial, briefy
sold at the Christie’s Omega Speedmaster sale in
moving on to Alpha hands and eventually the
New York, on December 15 (that one being number
baton hands still found on the line today.
15’499’382: incredibly, only 16 numbers earlier than
The bezel as well of this reference is special: not this piece) as one of the most attractive and original
the usual black insert, but rather a metal bezel 2915-1 ever to be publicly ofered.
(detail of case back) with engraved scale.
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OMEGA
“Alpha Hands”
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OMEGA. A FINE AND VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL OMEGA. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET MADE FOR WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
THE PERUVIAN AIR FORCE SIGNED OMEGA, SPEEDMASTER, REF. CK 2998-2, MOVEMENT NO.
SIGNED OMEGA, SPEEDMASTER, REF. 105’002, MOVEMENT NO. 19’834’724, MANUFACTURED IN 1963
Cal. 321 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, soft-iron anti-magnetic
Cal. 321 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, metal dust cap, black dial, cap, black dial, luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, three
luminous baton numerals, luminous Alpha hands, ffth of a second subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours
divisions, three sunken beveled engine-turned subsidiary dials for registers, large tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, black
constant seconds, twelve hours and thirty minutes registers, tonneau- bezel engraved for tachymetre scale, screw back with engraved
shaped water-resistant-type case, black bezel with tachymetre scale seahorse logo and Speedmaster inscription, large Omega crown, two
calibrated to 500 units per hour, screw back engraved with the round chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Omega semi-
Seahorse logo and with “FAP”, two chronograph buttons in the extending bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
band, stainless steel Omega bracelet, deployant clasp stamped “2 63”,
case, dial and movement signed 39 mm. diam.
39.5 mm. diam.; overall bracelet length approx. 185 mm. CHF6,000-8,000 $6,000-8,000
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000 According to the Archives of Omega, the present watch was manufactured
in 1963.
According to the Archives of Omega the present watch was shipped on
19.07.1963 to Peru. It stands out by its very good, original overall condition, still retaining the
original crown featuring the old Omega logo, original bezel, the original
Formally established since 1950, the Fuerza Aerea del Peru (FAP) ordered crystal displaying the micro size Omega symbol in the centre and the semi-
a variety of instruments from commercial manufacturers, including extendable bracelet.
wristwatches. The very frst oficial
supplier was Omega, starting in 1958. This watch is from the second series of the Speedmaster Professional line
The watches available to the members launched in 1959 as reference 2998 which became ST 105.002 in 1962.
of the Air Force were featured in the The model difers from the frst series by the Alpha hands, the tachymetre
Fuerza’s catalogue of “functional scale now in black aluminium and calibrated to 500-60 km/h instead of the
watches for aviation”. The FAP only previous “Base 1000 300-60 km/h”. For a description and illustration of ref.
received a small number of these CK 2998 see Marco Richon’s h Time, p. 598 pl 987. and John Goldberger’s
watches that were issued to pilots and Omega Watches, p. 224. A similar watch is illustrated in Alberto Isnardi’s The
high oficials, making them extremely Master of Omega, pgs 20 and 21.
rare and collectable. They are
distinguished by the, “FAP” engraving
(detail of case back) on the case back.
OMEGA
“Baton Hands”
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OMEGA. A FINE AND VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL OMEGA. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND FINE STAINLESS STEEL
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET LIMITED EDITION CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH
SIGNED OMEGA, SPEEDMASTER, PROFESSIONAL, REF. 145012-67 SP, BRACELET, MADE TO COMMEMORATE THE FIRST DOCKING
MOVEMENT NO. 26’071’721, MANUFACTURED IN 1968 BETWEEN THE SOVIET SOYUZ AND THE US APOLLO
Cal. 321 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, metal dust cap, black SPACECRAFT IN 1975
SIGNED OMEGA, APOLLO-SOYUZ MODEL, CASE REF. 145.022,
dial, applied OMEGA symbol, luminous baton numerals, outer ffths MOVEMENT NO. 39’181’362, MANUFACTURED IN 1976
of a second divisions, luminous baton hands, three sunken beveled
Cal. 861 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, metal dust cap, black dial,
engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, and 30 minutes
black-blue-red Apollo-Soyuz emblem in English and Russian at 12
and 12 hours registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case,
o’clock, luminous baton numerals, luminous baton hands, outer ffths
black bezel with pulsometre scale calibrated to 200 heartbeats per
of a second divisions, three sunken beveled engine-turned subsidiary
hour, futed lugs, screw back with engraved seahorse logo, crystal
dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, crystal
etched to the center with Omega logo, Omega crown, two round
etched with OMEGA symbol, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type
chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Omega bracelet,
case, black bezel with tachymeter scale calibrated for 500 units,
deployant clasp stamped “No 13”, “7912” and “1.66”, case, dial and
movement signed futed lugs, screw back with engraved Saturn rocket against a map of
the world surrounded with commemorative inscription, OMEGA
42 mm. diam.; overall length approx. 200 mm crown, two round chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel
Omega bracelet stamped 1168/633, deployant clasp, case, dial and
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
movement signed
According to the Archives of Omega, the present watch was delivered to
42mm diam.; overall bracelet length approx. 195 mm.
Switzerland on 25 April 1968
CHF20,000-40,000 $20,000-40,000
This particular example of reference 145012 impresses the connoisseur
with two unusual traits which render it highly appealing for the collector With Omega Extract of the Archives
of rare Omega timepieces. It is the “SP” variation of the reference, where confrming production of this watch on
SP stands for “Special Poussoir”, special pusher, denoting the presence of 3 May 1976 with “black [dial] with the
modifed chronograph buttons with increased water resistance. Furthermore, Apollo Soyouz emblem at 12 O’ clock”
it is blessed by the extremely rare pulsometre scale on the bezel, a variation and case back “with special “Apollo-
available at the time on request of the client which has been seen on an Soyouz” engravings special edition for
extremely limited number of similar watches. the Italian market to commemorate the
frst space docking between the Soviet
Soyouz and the US Apollo spacecraft
in 1975”, and its subsequent delivery
to Italy.
(detail of case back)
OMEGA
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OMEGA. A FINE STAINLESS STEEL OMEGA. A FINE AND UNUSUAL STAINLESS OMEGA. A FINE AND UNUSUAL STAINLESS
TONNEAU-SHAPED CHRONOGRAPH STEEL DUAL-TIME CHRONOGRAPH STEEL DUAL-TIME CHRONOGRAPH
WRISTWATCH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
SIGNED OMEGA, SEAMASTER, REF. SIGNED OMEGA, FLIGHTMASTER, MARK SIGNED OMEGA, FLIGHTMASTER, REF.
145.024, MOVEMENT NO. 31’316’845, I, REF. 145.013, MOVEMENT NO. 31’633’127, 145.036, MOVEMENT NO. 39’930’214,
MANUFACTURED IN 1971 MANUFACTURED IN 1971 MANUFACTURED IN 1976
Cal. 861 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, Cal. 910 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, Cal. 911 mechanical movement, 17 jewels,
grey dial, luminous baton numerals with black dial, luminous baton numerals, orange grey matte dial, luminous baton numerals,
orange accents, orange hands, outer ffths of chronograph hand, bright blue luminous luminous hands, central luminous 24 hours,
a second divisions, three sunken subsidiary hand for second time zone, two chocolate outer ffth of a second divisions on white
dials indicating constant seconds, 30 minutes brown subsidiary dials for 30 minutes and 12 track, three sunken beveled engine-turned
and 12 hours registers, large tonneau-shaped hours registers with orange hands, one green/ registers for constant seconds and 30 minutes
water-resistant-type case with hooded lugs, chocolate brown sunken engine-turned and 12 hours registers, Arabic fve minutes
screw back with Seamaster logo, two round subsidiary 24 hour dial with white hand, large divisions on outer sloped revolving ring,
chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, water-resistant-type case of typical shape,
and movement signed screw back with engraved airplane symbol, screw back engraved with the with engraved
“fightmaster” and “Ω” inscription, Omega airplane symbol, “fightmaster” and “Ω”
40 mm. wide
crown , two round chronograph buttons in the inscription, two chronograph buttons in
CHF1,000-2,000 $1,000-2,000 right band, two crowns for second time zone the right band, two crowns operating the
and revolving bezel in the left band, stainless revolving ring and the second time zone
According to the Archives of Omega, the present
steel Omega bracelet stamped 1159/155, hand in the left band, stainless steel Omega
watch was delivered to Dubai on 11 March 1971
deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed bracelet, deployant clasp stamped “11.76”,
43 mm. wide; overall bracelet length approx.
195 mm. 43 mm. wide; overall length approx. 180 mm.
CHF2,000-4,000 $2,000-4,000 CHF2,000-3,000 $2,000-3,000
With Omega Extract from the Archives According to the Archives of Omega, the present
confrming production of the present watch in watch was shipped on 19 October 1976 to the USA.
1971 and its subsequent delivery to United-States
on 24 August 1971. Furthermore delivered with The model is described and illustrated in “Omega,
the original Omega spare parts kit. a Journey through Time” by Marco Richon, p. 515.
OMEGA
“Gold Flightmaster”
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OMEGA. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND UNUSUAL 18K GOLD DUAL TIME ZONE PILOT’S CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
SIGNED OMEGA, FLIGHTMASTER, REF. 345.801 - 145.013, MOVEMENT NO. 31’631’070, MANUFACTURED IN 1971
Cal. 910 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, gilt dial, applied gold baton numerals with black inlay, outer ffth of a second divisions, luminous
baton hands, orange chronograph hand, blue luminous hand for second time zone, two black sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for 30
minutes and 12 hours registers with orange hands, one grey/black sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for 24-hours indication with white
hand, large brushed water-resistant-type case, screw back with engraved airplane symbol, “fightmaster” and “Ω” inscription, Omega crown ,
two round chronograph buttons in the right band, two crowns with blue and black inlays for second time zone and revolving bezel in the left
band, 18K gold Omega link bracelet, deployant clasp stamped 345.0801, case, dial and movement signed
43 mm. wide; overall bracelet length approx. 185 mm.
CHF20,000-30,000 $20,000-30,000
With Omega Flightmaster product literature and Omega Extract from the Archives confrming production of the present watch in 1971 and its subsequent
delivery to Ecuador on 10 September 1973.
This iconic Omega Flightmaster with the calibre 910 and cased in 18k gold was produced in a very limited quantity of 200 examples. As a variation to
the stainless steel cased Flightmaster which began production in 1969, this attractive solid gold wristwatch is considered a rarity within the celebrated
Flightmaster series.
The present watch is illustrated and described in Omega, A Journey Through Time by Marco Richon, 2007, p. 516
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UNIVERSAL
“Compax”
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UNIVERSAL. A FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE STAINLESS STEEL UNIVERSAL. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BLACK DIAL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
SIGNED COMPAX, UNIVERSAL, GENÈVE, RETAILED BY HERMÈS, SIGNED UNIVERSAL, GENEVE, COMPAX, REF. 885103-2, CIRCA 1965
COMPAX MODEL, REF. 22508, CASE NO. 790’628, MANUFACTURED
IN 1941
Cal. 85, nickel-fnished movement, 17 jewels, bicolor black and
silvered, baton indexes and luminous dots, guilloch’ subsidiary
Cal.287 mechanical jeweled movement, black dial, baton and Roman dials for seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers, luminous steel
numerals, ffth of a second combined with Arabic fve minutes tapered hands, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, tachometer
divisions, outer tachymetre scale graduated to 1000 units per hour, graduation on the black bezel to 500 UPH, screw-down back, lyre
three sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, lugs, case, dial and movement signed
30 minutes and 12 hour registers, circular case, snap on back, two
rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial and movement 36 mm. diam.
signed by maker, dial further signed by retailer CHF15,000-25,000 $15,000-25,000
36 mm. diam.
Often known as the “Nina Rindt” because of its association with the wife of
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000 Formula One driver Jochen Rindt, this confguration of Universal Compax has
a “panda” dial (meaning it has white base with black registers) that echoes
With Universal Extract from the Archives confrming production of the the panda version of the Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona. The legendary
present timepiece in 1941. Valjoux 72 movement (marked as the Universal Geneva caliber 85) used in
the present watch was also found in the early Rolex Daytonas. This is a rare
Distinguished by its stunning condition, both of case and of dial, the opportunity to purchase what fast becoming an iconic vintage chronograph.
present piece is an example of three counters Universal chronograph. Its
most attractive feature is the Hermes signature on the dial. From the mid-
1930s, the watch house of Universal, Genève was employed by Hermès as
the brand’s frst and exclusive designer of timepieces. Chronographs were
made in both 18K gold and stainless steel and lady’s cuf watches in 18K
gold, platinum or stainless steel. The dials were signed either as Hermès or
Hermès Universal Genève. The Hermès/Universal partnership lasted until
into the 1950s. Today watches signed Hermès are extremely scarce, and
among the most sought-after rarities in the world of vintage watch collecting.
UNIVERSAL
“Compax”
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UNIVERSAL. A VERY RARE AND EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE UNIVERSAL. A FINE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL TRIPLE
STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MULTI- CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON
COLOR DIAL PHASES.
SIGNED UNIVERSAL GENEVE, COMPAX, REF. 885107, CASE NO. SIGNED UNIVERSAL, TRI-COMPAX, CIRCA 1975
Cal. 281, nickel-fnished lever movement, 17 jewels, matte black
Cal. 72 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, white and brushed and silvered, white baton and luminous beady indexes, engine-
silvered dial, applied baton numerals, luminous accents, luminous turned subsidiary dials for seconds, date, 12- hour and 30-minute
hands, outer white ffth of a second combined with red fve minutes registers, apertures for day of the week, months and moon phases,
divisions on blue track, three blue subsidary dials with luminous luminous steel tapered hands, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type
hands for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, case, tachometer graduation on the black bezel to 500 units, screwed-
tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, blue bezel with tachymetre down case back, correctors in the band, case, dial and movement signed
scale graduated to 500 units per hour, screw back, two round
chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial and movement signed 36 mm. diam.
36 mm. diam. CHF8,000-15,000 $8,000-15,000
CHF8,000-15,000 $8,000-15,000 The Universal caliber 281 replaced the slightly smaller Cal. 481 in the late
1950s. This allowed for the introduction of new chronograph pusher styles
According to the Archives of Universal, the present watch was manufactured and the use of screw down casebacks that can be seen in the sportier Tri-
in 1971. Compax models such as the present watch.
This extremely attractive timepiece embodies the carefree spirit of the 1970s
with its famboyant multi-colored dial. The peculiar chromatic scheme is
based on the interplay of blue and white details and present some unusual
features, chiefy the broad white “T” that serves as frame for the subsidiary
dials, and the most unexpected luminous register hands, a detail hardly ever
seen in watchmaking.
Examples of the model bearing this dial (dubbed “Exotic” by Universal) are
extremely rare fnds.
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LEMANIA. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL
AUTOMATIC FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH
PROTOTYPE WRISTWATCH WITH DATE
SIGNED LEMANIA, CIRCA 1980
Lemania cal. 1377 automatic movement, 33
jewels, black matte dial, luminous dot and
Arabic numerals, luminous hands, screw
back, two round chronograph buttons in the
band, dial and movement signed
242
38.5 mm. width, 42 mm. length 244
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CHF8,000-14,000 $8,000-14,000
FORTIS. A STAINLESS STEEL DIVER’S LEMANIA. A STAINLESS STEEL
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE The present watch is part of an extremely AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH
SECONDS, BLUE DIAL AND REVOLVING limited prototype production run of around 20 WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND 24
RING watches ftted with the Lemania automatic HOURS INDICATION
SIGNED FORTIS, 17 JEWELS, INCABLOC, fyback chronograph calibre 1377. In the 1990s, SIGNED LEMANIA, AUTOMATIC, MOVEMENT
MARINE MASTER, REF. 018.20.33, CIRCA 1970 NO. 4’456’396, CIRCA 1988
Breguet acquired the right to the movement and
Cal. 96 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, used it, without the date function, in its Type Cal. 5100 automatic movement, 17 jewels,
blue matte dial, luminous numerals, XX chronographs. Consequently, these Lemania black matte dial, luminous baton numerals,
luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, prototypes are not only the only other occurrence luminous hands, central orange-tipped
of this movement in the entire history of horology, chronographic seconds and minutes hands,
minute divisions, outer sloped bidirectional
but furthermore the earliest appearance of it in
revolving ring graduated to 60 units operated ffth of a second divisions, outer Arabic hour
a working wristwatch, ever. The present watch,
via the crown at 2 o’ clock, tonneau-shaped divisions on raised sloped track, three sunken
ofered in outstanding condition, with pristine dial
water-resistant-type case, screw back, and unpolished case, is number 17 of this rarifed
beveled engine-turned subsidiary dials for
stainless steel Fortis buckle, case, dial and production. constant seconds, 12 hours register and 24
movement signed hours indication, two windows for date
and day in French, tonneau-shaped water-
37 mm. width, 44.5 mm. length
resistant-type case, screw back, screw down
CHF1,000-2,000 $1,000-2,000 crown, two round chronograph buttons in
the band, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. diam.
CHF1,000-2,000 $1,000-2,000
THE PROPERTY OF A FRENCH COLLECTOR
+245
HEUER. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL SQUARE
DATE
SIGNED MONACO, HEUER, AUTOMATIC, CHRONOGRAPH,
REF. 1133B, CASE NO. 161’977, CIRCA 1972
Automatic jewelled movement, blue matte dial, applied
baton numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, ffth
of a second combined with red fve minutes divisions, two
white subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes
register, window for date, square case, snap on back, two
round chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel
Heuer buckle, case, dial and movement signed
45.5 mm. overall length, 40 mm. width
CHF8,000-12,000 $8,000-12,000
With Heuer Guarantee stamped by Basel, Switzerland retailer

Grauwiler Ag and red ftted presentation box
The Heuer “Monaco” was designed by Jack Heuer and named

after the celebrated Formula One race track. It was introduced
simultaneously in Geneva and New York in 1969. The very frst
series was ftted with a calibre 11 self-winding movement and a
metallic blue dial with white registers. The Monaco was the frst
square-cased and water resistant chronograph.
Very soon after its launch, a version with the improved calibre
12 was released, as rare as its predecessor. Also nick-named
“McQueen Monaco”, it became synonymous with Steve McQueen
when he wore it in his 1971 flm, Le Mans.
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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
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HEUER. A LARGE AND UNUSUAL STAINLESS STEEL
CUSHION-SHAPED AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH
WRISTWATCH WITH DATE
SIGNED HEUER, SILVERSTONE, AUTOMATIC,
CHRONOGRAPH, CIRCA 1975
Cal. 12 automatic movement, 17 jewels, blue brushed
dial, luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, ffth of
a second divisions, two subsidiary dials for 12 hours and
30 minutes registers, window for date, large cushion-
shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, two round
chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial and movement
signed
42 mm. width; 41.5 mm length
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000
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HEUER
“Autavia”
247 248
PROPERTY OF A SWISS COLLECTOR
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HEUER. AN ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH HEUER. AN ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH
WRISTWATCH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET
SIGNED AUTAVIA, HEUER, REF. 73363, CASE NO. 200’939, CIRCA 1972 SIGNED AUTAVIA, HEUER, REF. 73363, CASE NO. 214’041, CIRCA 1970
Cal. 7736 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, white matte dial, Cal 7733 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, black matte dial, applied
applied luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, central blue luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, central red chronographic
chronographic seconds hand, outer fve minutes blue combined seconds hand, outer fve minutes red combined with ffth of a second
with ffth of a second black divisions, three black sunken beveled white divisions, two sunken beveled engine-turned subsidiary
engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes dials for constant seconds and 30 minutes register, tonneau-shaped
and 12 hours registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, water-resistant-type case, bidirectional revolving bezel graduated
bidirectional revolving bezel with tachymetre scale graduated to 400 for 60 and 12 units, screw back, two chronograph buttons in the
units per hour, screw back, two chronograph buttons in the band, band, associated stainless steel bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial and
case, dial and movement signed movement signed
42.5 mm. width, 47.5 mm. length 42.5 mm. width, 47.5 mm. length; overall length approx. 205 mm.
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000 CHF2,500-4,500 $2,500-4,500
This design of Heuer Autavia is named in honour of Joseph “Jo” Sifert, the
Swiss Formula 1 driver. Sifert was in fact one of the frst drivers sponsored
by Heuer, he was paid 25,000 Swiss Francs for displaying the Heuer logo on
his race suit. According to legend, it was Jo Sifert who suggested to Steve
McQueen that he wear a Heuer Monaco.
HEUER
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VARIOUS PROPERTIES
•+249 +250
HEUER. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE TONNEAU-SHAPED HEUER LEONIDAS. A RARE AND ATTRACTIVE AND UNUSUAL
AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE STAINLESS STEEL YACHT TIMER CHRONOGRAPH
SIGNED AUTAVIA, HEUER, AUTOMATIC, CHRONOGRAPH, CASE NO. C WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELET
2704-4, CIRCA 1970 SIGNED HEUER, SKIPPER, REF. 73463, CASE NO. 263’565, CIRCA 1972
Cal. 11 automatic movement, 17 jewels, black matte dial, applied Cal. 7734 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, blue matte dial,
luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, outer ffth of a second applied luminous baton numerals, luminous orange hands, outer
combined with red fve minutes divisions, two sunken engine-turned white ffth of a second combined with orange baton fve minutes
subsidiary dials for 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, window for divisions, sunken engine-turned subsidiary seconds, oversized sunken
date, large tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, bidirectional engine-turned red white and blue subsidiary dial for 15 minutes
revolving black bezel with tachymetre scale graduated to 400 units register, window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case,
per hour, screw back, two round chronograph buttons in the band, unidirectional revolving blue bezel graduated for 60 and 12 units,
case, dial and movement signed screw back, two round chronograph buttons in the band, stainless
steel Gay Freres and Heuer bracelet, deployant clasp stamped “3.72”,
42 mm. width; 47.5 mm. length
case dial and movement signed
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000
42 mm. width, 47.5mm. length; overall length approx. 210 mm.
CHF15,000-25,000 $15,000-25,000
A very attractive and unusual model, the present piece is an early example
of “Regatta Countdown” chronograph: a chronograph designed for sailing
competition. The 15 minute register at 3 o’ clock is divided into three fve
minutes sectors. This mirrors the start of a regatta, when four shots are fred
at ffteen minutes intervals. The frst three shots are warnings, representing
respectively 15, 10 and 5 minutes to the start, the fnal one indicates the
beginning of the race. When the chronograph is activated at the frst shot,
this subsidiary dial allows for the crew of the vessel to know exactly how
much time is left before the beginning of the race. Interestingly, the hand
advances with 30 seconds increments, for a more accurate reading. The
present watch is ofered in New Old Stock condition.
ROLEX
“Made for the Middle Eastern Market”
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252
•~+251 •+252
ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
CENTRE SECONDS AND DATE, MADE FOR THE UNITED ARAB WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, MADE FOR PRINCE KHALIFA
EMIRATES SULEIMAN AL KHALIFA, PRIME MINISTER OF BAHRAIN
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, REF. 6694, CASE NO. SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, AIR-KING, REF. 5500, CASE NO.
7139263, MANUFACTURED IN 1981 L924243, CIRCA 1989
Cal. 1225 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial with the Cal. 1520 automatic movement, 26 jewels, silvered brushed dial, red
emblem of the United Arab Emirates, applied gilt indexes with Bahrain crest and Royal signature, applied baton numerals, luminous
luminous accents, luminous gilt hands, sweep centre seconds, accents, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, minute divisions,
magnifed window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down
case, screw back, screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial
and movement signed
35 mm. diam.
33 mm. diam.
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000
The present timepiece is distinguished by the crest of the Kingdom of

Bahrain on the dial. Prince Khalifa Suleiman Al Khalifa is the world’s longest
serving Prime Minister having taken ofice in 1970. He is the paternal uncle
of the present King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
ROLEX
“Made for The Sultanate of Oman”
+253
ROLEX. A FINE AND VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH
WRISTWATCH WITH ENGRAVED CASE BACK, BRACELET, GARANTIE AND BOX, MADE
FOR THE SULTANATE OF OMAN
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 116520, CASE NO.
17V1A054, CIRCA 2014
Cal. 4130 automatic movement, 44 jewels, black gloss dial, luminous square and baton
numerals, luminous hands, outer ffth of a second divisions, three subsidiary dials for constant
seconds, 12 hours and 30 minutes registers on sunken engine turned silver chapter rings,
tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, bezel with tachymetre scale calibrated for 400
units per hour, screw back engraved with the Khanjar, screw down crown, two screw down
chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial
and movement signed
CHF28,000-38,000 $28,000-38,000
(detail of the engraved case back)
With Rolex Garantie Internationale stamped by Omani retailer Khimji Ramdas and dated 8 April 2015,
leather card holder, product literature, ftted presentation box, plastic bezel protection ring, outer
packaging decorated with the red Khanjar symbol and protective sleeve.
This very rare steel Daytona is preserved in exceptional unworn “new old stock” condition. Furthermore it
retains the plastic bezel protection ring and all the factory protective stickers.
195
+254
ROLEX ROLEX. A FINE, ATTRACTIVE AND VERY RARE STAINLESS
“Made for The Sultanate of Oman” STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, SWEEP
CENTRE SECONDS, GREEN DIAL, GREEN CERAMIC BEZEL,
ENGRAVED CASE BACK, BRACELET, GARANTIE AND BOX,
MADE FOR THE SULTANATE OF OMAN
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SUBMARINER,
1000FT = 300M, REF. 116610LV, CASE NO. 2S6K0540, CIRCA 2015
Cal. 3135 automatic movement, 31 jewels, green brushed dial,
applied luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous
hands, sweep centre seconds, magnifed window for date,
tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, unidirectional
revolving green ceramic bezel graduated to 60 units, screw back
engraved with the Khanjar, screw down crown, stainless steel
Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial and movement
signed
CHF12,000-22,000 $12,000-22,000
With Rolex Garantie Internationale stamped by Omani retailer Khimji

254 Ramdas and dated 8 April 2015, sale tags, plastic bezel protection
ring, ftted presentation box and outer packaging decorated with the
red Khanjar symbol.
An instant classic of contemporary Rolex production, reference

116610LV was launched in 2011 and immediately captured the
attention of collectors thanks to its green dial and bezel combination,
the reason behind its nickname “The Hulk”.
The present example, ofered in absolutely mint condition, still

retaining the protective stickers to the band and strap, is furthermore
graced by the Khanjar, the national emblem of Oman, engraved on its
case back. Sultan Qaboos of Oman is considered the most important
living watch collector, and bespoken timepieces bearing his insignia
are very rare and highly collectible items.
(detail of the engraved case back of lots 254 and 255)
+255
ROLEX. A VERY RARE STAINLESS STEEL DUAL TIME
AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE
SECONDS, DATE, HACK FEATURE, ENGRAVED CASE
BACK, BRACELET, GARANTIE AND BOX, MADE FOR THE
SULTANATE OF OMAN
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, GMT-MASTER II,
REF. 116710LN, CASE NO. T1905320, CIRCA 2015
Cal. 3186 automatic movement, 31 jewels, black gloss dial,
applied luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous
hands, sweep centre seconds, central hand for second
time zone, outer minute divisions, magnifed window for
date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving
Cerachrom bezel calibrated for 24 units, screw back engraved
with the Khanjar, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex
Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. diam.; overall length approximately 165 mm.
CHF12,000-22,000 $12,000-22,000
With Rolex Garantie Internationale stamped by Omani retailer

Khimji Ramdas LLC and dated 12 February 2015, sale tags, green
document holder, product literature, plastic bezel protection
255
ring, green leather ftted presentation box and outer packaging
decorated with the red Khanjar symbol. The present example is
ofered in absolutely mint condition.
ROLEX
Ref. 118388
“The Gold Oman”
+256
ROLEX. A FINE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC CALENDAR
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, ENGRAVED CASE BACK BRACELET,
GARANTIE, SALES TAG AND BOX, MADE FOR THE SULTANATE OF OMAN
SIGNED ROLEX, DAY-DATE, REF. 118388, CASE NO. V484954, CIRCA 2009
Cal. 3155 automatic movement, 31 jewels, gilt Rolex dial, applied diamond-set numerals, sweep
centre seconds, aperture for day in English, magnifed window for date, tonneau-shaped water-
resistant-type case, diamond-set bezel and lugs, screw back engraved with the Khanjar, screw down
crown, 18K gold Rolex President bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.; overall length of bracelet approximately 180 mm.
CHF40,000-60,000 $40,000-60,000
With Rolex Garantie stamped by Khimji Ramdas and dated 27 April 2009, literature, sales tags, ftted
presentation box and outer packaging decorated with the red Khanjar symbol.
Preserved in exceptional “new old stock” condition, this very elegant diamond-set Day-Date would appear to
have almost never been worn.
197
ROLEX
Ref. 18048
“Gold and Diamond
Day-Date”
+257
ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS,
DAY, DATE, BRACELET, BROWN DEGRADE DIAL, GARANTIE AND BOX
Cal. 3055 automatic movement, 27 jewels, diamond, brown degrade dial, diamond-set baton numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands,
sweep centre seconds, diamond-set minute divisions, outer half second divisions, magnifed window for date, aperture for day in English,
tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, diamond-set bezel, screw back, screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex President bracelet, hidden
CHF30,000-50,000 $30,000-50,000
With Rolex punched Garantie stamped by Singapore retailer The Rolex Centre and dated 10 January 1980, purchase invoice, service invoice dated 22 December
2003, sales tag, document holder, product literature, ftted presentation leather box and outer packaging
198
ROLEX
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ROLEX. AN EXTREMELY FINE, RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND TROPICAL DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SUBMARINER, 660FT = 200M, REF. 1680, CASE NO.
5’726’793, CIRCA 1978
Cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels, tropical brown and purple dial, applied luminous
dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands, outer minute divisions, sweep centre seconds,
magnifed window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, bidirectional revolving blue
bezel graduated for 60 units, screw back, screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex buckle, case, dial and
movement signed
39 mm. diam.
CHF20,000-40,000 $20,000-40,000
Reference 1680 is probably the best known vintage iteration of the legendary Submariner line. As beftting a
tool watch such as this, created to defy the pressure and hazards of the oceanic depth, most of these watches
were realized in steel. A few exceptions to the rule were however made, and this timepiece is among the most
remarkable of such exceptions. Not only it is ofered in stupendous condition, with a remarkably full case and all-
original details, but it most surprisingly presents a very charismatic tropical dial. Interestingly, the tropicalization
process is absolutely even throughout the dial, with a strong metallic copperish tone, but at three o’ clock the dial
presents a deep purple shade. This is most probably due to the fact that the cyclopic lens concentrates light, thus
creating diferent condition – and outcome - for the small area of the dial that is in its close proximity.
+259
258
ROLEX. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND VERY ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AND RUBY-SET
AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DAY, DATE, MOTHER-OF-
PEARL DIAL, BRACELET AND GARANTIE
Cal. 3055 automatic movement, 27 jewels, mother-of-pearl dial, ruby-set applied square numerals,
sweep centre seconds, magnifed window for date, aperture for day in Italian, tonneau-shaped water-
resistant-type case, futed bezel, screw back, screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex Oyster bracelet,
CHF20,000-30,000 $20,000-30,000
With Rolex Garantie stamped by Savona, Italy retailer Ditta A. Dupanloup and dated 16 May 1988, calendar card for the years 1987 and 1988, product literature
and leather wallet
259
199
ROLEX
260 261
+260 +261
ROLEX. A FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD AUTOMATIC
AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE,
HONEYCOMB DIAL AND BRACELET “THUNDERBIRD” BEZEL AND BLACK DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, EXPLORER, REF. 6350, CASE SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DATEJUST, REF. 6309, CASE
NO. 955’636, MANUFACTURED IN 1953 NO. 99’367, CIRCA 1955
Cal. A296 automatic movement, 18 jewels, black honeycomb dial, Cal. 10 Ω’’’ automatic movement, 25 jewels, black dial, applied
luminous baton, Arabic and dagger numerals, luminous hands, dagger numerals, sweep centre seconds, outer half minute divisions
luminous sweep centre seconds, outer minute divisions, tonneau- on sloped track, magnifed window for date, tonneau-shaped water-
shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back stamped “6350, IV.53, resistant-type case, textured “Thunderbird” bidirectional revolving
18” to the inside, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back, screw down crown, gold
stamped “4.53”, case, dial and movement signed plated Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam. 36 mm. diam.
CHF25,000-50,000 $25,000-50,000 CHF15,000-30,000 $15,000-30,000
The present example has a number of traits which classify it as one of the The present timepiece is a rare representative of the legendary “Thunderbird”
most appealing ref. 6350 to ever appear on the market. The most notable model, with the addition of a breathtaking black dial. It is preserved in
characteristic is its honeycomb dial. A very rare and sought-after detail, spectacular condition: the dial does not present any sign of cosmetic
the engine-turned background intensely modifes the overall looks of the intervention, and with age it acquired a very charismatic “marbled”
piece, adding fair and movement to the watch. Moreover, the present dial is appearance. Typically found in black Rolex dials, this ageing consists in some
preserved in stunning, absolutely original condition. areas of the dial acquiring an intense matte fnish. It is synonymous with an
Indeed, another very appealing feature of this piece is its incredible condition: absolutely unrestored dial.
not only the dial is virtually fawless, but the case as well is in excellent condition,
most surprisingly if one considers the elected destination of a watch marketed The case as well arrives to us in remarkable condition, with crisp numbers
to Explorers and worn during the ascent of Mount Everest. Absolutely original between the lugs, unmolested proportions and fawless thunderbird bezel.
in all of its parts – including the “brevet” crown and the bracelet – and with the
numbers and “brevet” designation between the lugs very well preserved, it sports
full lugs and pinholes well distanced from the sides of the lugs, a telltale sign
of very little polishing over its nearly 60 years of life. Finally, it has to be noted
that this is among the very frst examples of this model: reference 6350 was
launched in 1958, and indeed the case of this watch is stamped 4.58, as is
the deployant clasp of the bracelet.
ROLEX
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EUROPEAN COLLECTOR VARIOUS PROPERTIES
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ROLEX. A FINE STAINLESS STEEL AND ROLEX. A VERY FINE STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX. A FINE STAINLESS STEEL DUAL
18K GOLD DUAL TIME AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC DUAL-TIME WRISTWATCH TIME AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, SPIDER
SECONDS AND DATE AND BRACELET DIAL AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, GMT- SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, GMT-
MASTER, REF. 1675, CASE NO. 5’116’425, EXPLORER II, STEVE MCQUEEN MODEL, REF. MASTER, REF. 16750, CASE NO. 8’681’797,
CIRCA 1977 1655, CASE NO. 3’182’971, CIRCA 1975 CIRCA 1984
Cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels, Cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels, Cal. 3075 automatic movement, 27 jewels,
brown brushed dial, luminous dot, baton black matte dial, luminous baton and black gloss dial, applied luminous dot, baton
and dagger numerals, luminous hands, dagger numerals, luminous hands, central and dagger numerals, luminous hands,
luminous central hand for the second time orange luminous 24 hour hand, sweep sweep centre seconds, luminous central red
zone, sweep centre seconds, outer minute centre seconds, minute divisions, magnifed hand for second time zone, outer minute
divisions, magnifed window for date, window for date, tonneau-shaped water- divisions, magnifed window for date,
tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, resistant-type case, brushed bezel calibrated tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case,
bidirectional revolving bezel calibrated for for 24 hours, screw back stamped II.72 to revolving bezel calibrated for 24 units, screw
24 hours, screw back, 18K gold screw down the inside, screw down crown, stainless steel backr, screw down crown, stainless steel
crown, stainless steel and 18K gold Rolex Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp, case, Rolex Jubilee bracelet, deployant clasp, case,
Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp stamped dial and movement signed dial and movement signed
“2.71”, case, dial and movement signed
39 mm. diam., overall bracelet length approx. 39.5 mm. diam.; overall length approx. 165
40 mm. diam.; overall length approx. 200 185 mm. mm.
mm.
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000 CHF4,000-6,000 $4,000-6,000
CHF4,000-6,000 $4,000-6,000
With Rolex presentation box. The present timepiece is ofered in very attractive
condition, with an extremely well preserved,
The present reference 1655 is distinguished by its possibly unpolished case, and a very attractive
very good, original overall condition. so-called “spider dial”.
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•+265
ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET
AND WARRANTY, MADE FOR DOMINO’S PIZZA
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, AIR KING, REF. 14000,
CASE NO. A954309, CIRCA 2000
Cal. 3000 automatic movement, 27 jewels, silvered brushed
dial, red white and blue “Dominos’ Pizza” logo, applied baton
numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre
seconds, outer half minute divisions, tonneau-shaped water-
resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, stainless steel
Rolex Oyster bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
34.5 mm. diam
CHF3,000-5,000 $3,000-5,000
With Rolex Full One Year Warranty to the name of Domino’s Pizza,
stamped by US retailer Schlanderer & Sons and dated June 2000.
First commissioned by Domino’s Pizza in 1980 as a company incentive,

these rare ‘co-branded’ Rolex watches are sought after collectors’ items.
This “Domino Pizza” Air-King is preserved in extremely good condition,
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ROLEX. A RARE AND UNUSUAL STAINLESS STEEL
AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE
SECONDS, MADE FOR AMERICAN HERITAGE
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, REF. 1002, CASE NO.
2’818’213, CIRCA 1971
Cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels, silvered brushed dial,
American Heritage logo and “$3000” designation, applied baton
numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre
seconds, minute divisions, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type
case, screw back stamped “III.71” to the inside, screw down
crown, case, dial and movement signed
34 mm. diam.
CHF2,000-3,000 $2,000-3,000
A fne and interesting example of partnership between Rolex and an

external organization, the present piece was made for the insurance
company American Heritage, today part of Allstate Insurance Group.
Such bespoken ref. 1002 were awarded to employees selling $3,000

worth of insurance, as the “$3000” designation on the dial suggests.
The peculiar American Heritage logo – a man holding a shotgun –
266 makes these rare piece most probably the only Rolex watches featuring
an armed man on the dial.
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+267
ROLEX. A FINE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET, SO-CALLED “MAXI
DIAL”, GARANTIE AND BOX
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, SUBMARINER, 660FT=200M, REF. 5513, CASE NO. 6’059’508, CIRCA 1979
Cal. 1520 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black matte dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands, luminous sweep centre
seconds, outer minute divisions, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, bidirectional revolving black bezel graduated for 60 units, screw
back, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp stamped, case, dial and movement signed
CHF10,000-15,000 $10,000-15,000
With Rolex Garantie stamped by Modena, Italy retailer Blondi Gioielli s.p.a. and dated 26 September 1981, calendar card for the year 1981, green document
holder, product literature, green presentation box and outer packaging
The present piece is ofered in virtually new-old-stock condition, complete of all of its original documents, and has of course never before appeared on the
market. The present dial is a Type III maxi dial, distinguished by heavy serifs to the Rolex and depth rating designations. Type III dials present proportionally the
largest numerals. Such dials can be found on ref. 5513 bearing case no. between 5’000’000 and probably around 6’500’000.
+268
ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE
SECONDS, DATE, ESCAPE VALVE AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, RETAILED BY TIFFANY & CO., SEA-DWELLER,
SUBMARINER 2000, 2000FT=610M, SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED,
REF. 1665, CASE NO. 5’082’955, CIRCA 1977
Cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black matte dial, baton and dagger numerals,
luminous Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds, window for date, tonneau-shaped water-
resistant-type case, revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units, gas escape valve in the band,
screw back engraved “Rolex Patent Oyster Gas Escape Valve”, screw down crown, stainless
steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, case, dial and movement signed by maker, dial also signed by retailer
39.5 mm. diam.
CHF20,000-30,000 $20,000-30,000
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203
ROLEX
Ref. 1665
“Gino Salotti
Double Red”
+269
ROLEX. A FINE, VERY RARE AND HISTORICALLY INTERESTING STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE
SECONDS, DATE, GAS ESCAPE VALVE, “DOUBLE RED MK III” DIAL, ENGRAVED CASE BACK AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, SEA-DWELLER, SUBMARINER 2000, 2000 FT=610M, “DOUBLE RED” MODEL, REF. 1665, CASE NO.
3’576’949, CIRCA 1973
Cal. 1570 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black matte dial, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds,
outer minute divisions, window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, bidirectional revolving black bezel calibrated for 60 units,
gas escape valve in the band, screw back engraved “Rolex patent, gas escape valve, Oyster” and “Gino Salotti, deep sea diver, for K.D. Marine
A.G., North Sea oil rigs, of the, United Kindom, Aberdeen Scotland, 1974-75-76”, screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet,
extendable deployant clasp stamped “4.71.”, case, dial and movement signed
CHF20,000-30,000 $20,000-30,000
Launched in 1967, the celebrated Sea-Dweller reference 1665 was the frst wristwatch designed for use in saturation diving. The HEV (Helium Escape Valve) –
developed in the 1960s by Rolex in association with COMEX - allows helium to escape the case during decompression.
The present watch is an example of the “Mark III” series of the Double Red Sea-Dweller dial, in production between around 1970 to 1973. Mark III dials are
distinguished by a number of details: the “double red” designation is written directly on the dial, without a white background print, and appears darker than
what found on Mk 2 dials. The “SUBMARINER 2000” designation presents smaller fonts than “SEA-DWELLER” one. The fve tips and the oval at the base of
the Rolex crown are clearly defned. The overall impression of the fonts is thinner and less distinct than on the earlier versions.
An additional layer of historical interest is provided by the engraving to the case back, which links this piece
to Mr. Gino Salotti, a deep sea diver active on oil rigs in the North Sea during the 1970s. It is a precious
testimony of how actively and intensively used such timepieces were: true tool watches, faithful companions
for professionals doing one of the most technically dificult and risky jobs on the planet. It is no surprise that
Mr. Salotti decided to engrave on the piece an everlasting memory of the years he spent working with this
remarkable tool.
204
ROLEX
Ref. 5514
“Civilian”
+270
ROLEX. A FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, GAS ESCAPE
VALVE AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, 660FT=200M, SUBMARINER, REF. 5514, CASE NO. 5’293’859, CIRCA 1977
Cal. 1520 automatic movement, 26 jewels, black matte dial, dot, baton and dagger luminous numerals, luminous hands, luminous sweep centre
seconds, outer minute divisions, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, bidirectional revolving bezel graduated for 60 units, screw back,
screw down crown, gas escape valve in the band, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, extendable deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
CHF15,000-25,000 $15,000-25,000
Reference 5514 is one of the most intensely desired Submariner references, and for good reason. Realized in a small number of pieces (probably a few
hundreds) it is one of the “custom references”: references denoting a watch made for a specifc customer, such as reference 5517, made for the British army.
Launched in 1972, reference 5514 was instead made for Comex, and marks the beginning of the Sea-dweller legend. This is the very frst reference denoting a
watch with helium escape valve (HEV) in the band, after the proof of concept of some modifed references 5513 made between 1970 and 1972.
The defning characteristic of this reference, beyond the HEV, is the case back engraved Rolex Comex, and with the watch issue number. In addition, most of
the dials of reference 5514, with some early exceptions, are signed Comex. It is widely believed that this reference was never available to the public, but only
distributed through Comex to their employees.
The present piece, however, does not present neither the engraved case back, nor the Comex signed dial: at frst glance it would seem as if the original dial and
case back were exchanged, but nothing could be further from the truth. In depth research indicates that an extremely limited number of watches were actually
publicly sold by Rolex. These would appear to be part of extremely small batches,
with the (so far) ascertained case numbers:
5’228’xxx – 1 watch so far identifed

5’230’xxx – 1 watch so far identifed
5’293’xxx – 6 watches so far identifed, including the present one
5’336’xxx – 4 watches so far identifed
These few examples can be considered the proverbial exception that proves
the rule regarding 5514 only issued to Comex. Their rarity, importance for
the evolution of the Submariner/Seadweller model, and truly “exceptional”
classifcation qualify such pieces as among the most interesting and collectible
Submariner watches ever produced.
(detail of the gas escape valve)
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ROLEX
Ref. 6241
“The Gold Paul Newman”
+271
ROLEX. A FINE, EXTREMELY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD
CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BLACK “JOHN PLAYER
SPECIAL PAUL NEWMAN” DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, PAUL NEWMAN JOHN
PLAYER SPECIAL MODEL, REF. 6241, CASE NO. 1’947’394, CIRCA 1968
Cal. 722-1 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, black matte dial,
applied square numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, ffth
of a second divisions on sunken champagne track, three sunken
champagne engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds and
30 minutes and 12 hours registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-
type case, black bezel with tachymetre scale graduated to 200 units
per hour, later service screw back, screw down crown, two round
chronograph buttons in the band, 18K gold Rolex Oyster bracelet,
37.5 mm. diam.;
CHF150,000-300,000 $150,000-300,000
With Rolex Garantie stamped by Berlin retailer Gerhard D. Wempe and

dated 9 December 1969, German service invoice dated 6 August 1997 and
ftted green presentation box.
Produced between 1966 and 1969, reference 6241 total production amounts to roughly 3000 pieces, possibly less than 10% in 18K gold. It is an educated guess
that only a fraction of these were ftted with the Paul Newman dial, either in gold or in this case, in black.
The present piece has never before seen an auction room, and was actually owned by only two individuals since new: the distinguished gentleman ofering
it for auction, and the original owner, whom he acquired it from. It is an example of the so-called “John Player Special Paul Newman”, a nickname which has,
like the Daytona Chronograph line, strong ties to the world of car racing. In 1985, a young driver named Ayrton Senna won his frst important Formula One
victory at the Gran Prix of Portugal in Estoril. He was driving a Team Lotus race car featuring a black livery with gold trimmings and details. That vehicle is still
counted among the most attractive and elegant race cars ever designed. The color scheme of what is now known as the John Player Special Paul Newman
is virtually identical to the one found on that legendary vehicle. The gold and black details of the dial are mirrored in the black bezel and gold case, creating
a nearly hypnotic chasing game of bright and dark details which goes beyond the boundaries of the dial and embraces the entire watch. The fnal result is a
timepiece of absolute, breathtaking beauty, aesthetic balance and formal perfection.
Beyond its stunning aesthetics, John Player Special reference 6241 is an extremely rare model. Over the past ten years, Christie’s sold only two other such
pieces in 18K gold:
- Case no. 1’947’352, sold in May 2013, Geneva

- Case no. 2’084’261, sold in November 2006, Hong Kong
The condition of this dial is as attractive as this model is rare: virtually fawless, it is furthermore confrmed by the annexed Rolex Service Invoice, which states
that the original “Paul Newman” dial was not changed; the case back however was upgraded with a new one. The case as well is in remarkable condition: with
strong proportions and no signs of wear. This is because the watch was never once used after being picked up from the service center. In fact, the Wempe
service sticker is still present and fawless, with the exception of slight fading due to the passage of time, on the case back.
A similar example is pictured and prominently described on “Ultimate Rolex Daytona” by Pucci Papaleo, pp. 256-259
206
ROLEX
So-called “John Player Special”
207
ROLEX
Ref. 6200
“Big Crown”
+272
ROLEX. AN EXTREMELY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC
WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET AND
“EXPLORER DIAL”
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, REF. 6200, CASE NO. 32’139, CIRCA
1954
Automatic movement, 2jewels, black matte dial, luminous baton and
Arabic numerals, luminous Mercedes hands, sweep centre seconds,
tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, bi-directional revolving black
bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw back, large screw down crown, stainless
steel expandable riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial and
movement signed
37 mm. diam., overall length approx. 180 mm.
CHF100,000-200,000 $100,000-200,000
With box and outer packaging.
Reference 6200 is one of the rarest and most desirable Rolex Submariner
models ever made. Its large case featuring the rounded case back and generously
proportioned “Brevet” crown lend it a very masculine and sporty look. The present
example features an original and unrestored “Explorer-type” dial, defned by its
bold 3, 6, 9 numerals. Furthermore this example here confrms scholarship stating
that the original version of reference 6200 did neither feature the Submariner
designation nor the depth rating.
An extremely appreciated fact is that the original hands are still preserved, easily
identifable by their extended length.
Few sports watches have such iconic status amongst collectors like a beautifully
aged reference 6200. This example is one of the best specimens ever ofered at
auction.
208
ROLEX
Ref. 6542
“Tropical Bakelite”
D+273
ROLEX. A VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE STAINLESS STEEL DUAL
TIME AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS,
“ROULETTE” DATE, BAKELITE BEZEL, TROPICAL DIAL AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, GMT-MASTER, REF. 6542, CASE NO.
482’642, CIRCA 1959
Cal. 1066 automatic movement, 25 jewels, copper tropical dial,
luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands, central
luminous red small arrow tip 24 hours hand, sweep centre seconds, outer
minute divisions, magnifed window for red and black “roulette” date,
bidirectional revolving red and blue bakelite bezel, tonneau-shaped water-
resistant-type case, screw back stamped “III.59” to the inside, screw down
crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp stamped “7.61”,
38 mm. diam.; overall length approx 185 mm.
CHF60,000-100,000 $60,000-100,000
With Rolex Service Clientèle letter dated 26 January 2016
Consigned by a distinguished Australian collector, the present timepiece not

only has never appeared on the public market, but it also boasts one of the most
attractive tropical dials ever seen on this model. It is well known that tropicalization
is a degradation process of the dial varnish. Most of the times, this process results
in a more or less strong brown tone of the dial, however more extreme examples are
known, with dial turning an intense mustard color or a light vanilla hue. The present
example achieved however a possibly never-before-seen, extremely charismatic, and
absolutely even copper/brick tonality with what resembles a light metallized fnish.
A true pearl in the panorama of vintage Rolex collecting.
From analysis of known pieces, it would appear that tropicalization process is more
likely to occur on pieces manufactured between 1957 and 1959. For example, other
specimens of tropical 6542 sold by Christie’s include the following:
No. 355’786, circa 1957 – sold in May 2014

No. 397’903, circa 1958 – sold in November 2014
No. 426’609, circa 1958 – sold in May 2015
No. 427’519, circa 1958 - sold in May 2014
From this analysis, it seems a fair assumption the hypothesis that a batch of paint produced between 1957 and 1958 presented a factory defect which prompts
tropicalization of the pieces. A similar situation is known with the much more recent Daytona chronograph reference 16520, which can present tropicalization
in the pieces produced between 1993 and 1997.
The present watch bears case number 482’642, thus perfectly ftting into this chronology.
Moreover, the piece is ofered in remarkably attractive, fully original conditions: the dial does not present any sign of cosmetic intervention and the only sign of
the passage of time is indeed the tropicalization process. Also all the other details of the dial – including luminous material, scales, and hands – are absolutely
original and well preserved. The bakelite bezel as well is extremely attractive, with intense colors and only one very minor fssure.
Considering condition, provenance, originality and overall attractiveness, it is safe to say that the present piece is one of the most collectible and appealing
6542 to ever grace an auction room.
209
ROLEX
Ref. 1897
“The Big Rectangular”
+274
ROLEX. A LARGE, VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE STAINLESS STEEL RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH WITH THREE-TONE DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, REF. 1897, CASE NO. 016’797, CIRCA 1935
Mechanical movement, 15 jewels, three-tone silvered dial, Arabic numerals, baton hour divisions, outer railway minute divisions, sunken
subsidiary seconds, large rectangular case, snap on back, case, dial and movement signed
27 mm width; 40 mm. overall length
CHF38,000-55,000 $38,000-55,000
This watch is one of the very few examples of this reference known publically. Extremely attractive and of unusually large size for the period, the present watch
is preserved in excellent condition overall.
The present wristwatch can be considered without a doubt a true “unicorn”. Reference 1897 appears in fact to be one of the most elusive Rolex models ever
manufactured. Research indicates that only another such model has appeared in a Christie’s saleroom since the 1990s: number 013’526, which was sold two
times in London: once in 1993 and then again in November 1997. This last date, nearly two decades ago, would seem to mark the last appearance of this model
in an auction room.
Beyond its extreme rarity, reference 1897 impresses with its absolutely stunning looks. It is
undeniably decades ahead of its times: the clean, angular and crisp lines of the case are very
close to what seen in timepieces from the 1950s, 60s or even 70s. Its proportions, measuring a
generous 40 millimeters in length, are also much closer to current taste than to what was the
fashion of the time. Elements of such an unconventional design are incorporated in the dial as
well: it is extremely clean and readable, with four bold Arabic numerals. The infuence of the
1930s is however present in the outer scales, realized in two tones of pink. Sectoral multi-tones
dials are in efect a governing element of watchmaking design during the Art Deco period; an
element subtly and elegantly incorporated into this outstanding dial.
A fnal mention has to be made about the condition of the timepiece: the dial is extremely
attractive and well preserved, with vibrant colors and a charming, light patina. The case is
absolutely outstanding. It presents hardly any trace of wear, sporting clean and crisp corners
and edges which allow the beholder to properly appreciate the groundbreaking design of this
masterpiece as it was originally conceived more than eighty years ago.
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ROLEX
Ref. 4768
“Triple Calendar”
THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
~+275
ROLEX. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD TRIPLE CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
SIGNED ROLEX, CHRONOGRAPH, ANTI-MAGNETIC, REF. 4768, CIRCA 1950
Cal. 72C mechanical lever movement, 17 jewels, silvered dial, Arabic and square-shaped numerals, outer tachymeter scale, blue date ring
with central blued steel date hand, three sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for 12 hours and 30 minute registers and constant seconds,
apertures for day and month in Frenchcircular case, two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, large futed downturned lugs, snap
on back, gold-plated Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
34.5 mm. diam.
CHF70,000-120,000 $70,000-120,000
Production of reference 4768 was launched in 1947 and according to literature, only 220
examples of this model were made. It was available in stainless steel, yellow and pink gold
as well as steel and gold (yellow and pink). Diferent versions in regard to case material
and dial layout are illustrated in I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore,
pp. 366-371.
Reference 4768 is the frst calendar chronograph wristwatch, also known as “Dato
Compax”, made by Rolex. It incorporates one of the most sophisticated movements
ever used by the company, the Valjoux 72C. The elegant case design, the large faceted
teardrop lugs and the clear dial display render the watch a more refned look than its
sporty Oyster successors.
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PATEK PHILIPPE
“The Garrard’s 2497”
THE PROPERTY OF A DESCENDANT OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER
~+276
PATEK PHILIPPE. A VERY FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD
PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTER
SECONDS AND MOON PHASES
present watch with raised gold indexes in 1953 and its subsequent sale on 6
SIGNED PATEK PHILIPPE, GENÈVE, REF. 2497, RETAILED BY GARRARD
July 1954.
& CO., MOVEMENT NO. 888’049, CASE NO. 679’785, MANUFACTURED
IN 1953
The watch ofered here for sale must be considered one of the most
Cal. 27SC Q mechanical movement stamped twice with the Geneva attractive examples of reference 2497 to appear in public in recent years,
Seal, 18 jewels, silvered dial, applied gold Arabic and dot numerals, revealing the best of all ingredients this landmark model has to ofer to
sweep centre seconds, outer ffth of a second combined with Arabic the avid collector. It was purchased by the father of the present owner at
fve minutes divisions, two windows for day and month in English, London’s prominent retailer Garrard & Sons in 1954 and has remained in the
one subsidiary dial for date combined with aperture for moon phases, family ever since, evidently always treated with care and respect.
circular case, sculpted downturned lugs, snap on back, 18K gold
Not worn in years the watch shows only very light signs of surface wear. In
Patek Philippe buckle, case, dial and movement signed, case also stamped
fact the case impresses with its full proportions, the sharp futing to the lugs
G&Co.Ld for Garrard & Co. and the crisp hallmarks underneath. It bears the stamp “G&Co. Ld” to the left
37 mm. diam. band as well as, in a trefoil, to the inside of the case back together with the
London import assay marks and date letter for 1954 – matching the year of
CHF120,000-220,000 $120,000-220,000 sale confrmed by the Extract from the Archives.
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The most striking detail is certainly its spectacular dial, free of any cosmetical
enhancement and in absolutely untouched original condition. Notably, the
signature and all scales are perfectly well-defned without any loss and in
wonderfully raised “indelible” black hard enamel. Over the years, the dial has
accumulated a most charismatic, uniform cream-coloured patina with minor
spotting in places, lending it the ultimate touch of vintage - subtle signs of
natural ageing one would expect on a wristwatch which, for so many years, was
exposed to the elements.
Made in 1953, this superb example of the frst series of reference is ftted
with the more generous case proportions and alternating gold dot and Arabic
numerals, as opposed to the applied gold baton numerals of the later generation.
Fresh to the market the present reference 2497 is furthermore believed to be the
only example of this model featuring the stamp of the celebrated retailer Garrard
& Co. to its case, both in- and outside.
The combination of rarity, private provenance and its stunningly original and well
preserved condition renders this watch a trophy for the demanding collector.
Garrard & Co. Ltd.

The London frm Garrard was founded by George Wickes in 1735, the frm’s
name deriving from one of Wickes’ successors, Robert Garrard, who took
over in partnership with John Wakelin in 1792. In 1843, Queen Victoria
bestowed upon the frm the title of Crown Jewellers, a title they have held
through six successive monarchs to the present day. Among other important
commissions, they created the Imperial State Crown, set with the Koh-
i-Noor, for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. In August 1990,
Garrard was acquired by the Asprey Group, whose numerous companies
were purchased in 1995 by Prince Jefrey Bolkiah of Brunei. In 1998, he
merged Garrard with the other famous name of Asprey, forming Asprey &
Garrard, located at Asprey’s premises on New Bond Street. In 2000, this
company was sold to a private partnership who subsequently demerged the
two names in 2002. Garrard has returned to the premises of 52 Albermarle
Street, W1, the site it occupied prior to 1952.
Reference 2497
Reference 2497 was introduced in 1951, simultaneously with its more
complicated sister model with chronograph, reference 2499 (see lots 116
and174 in this auction). They replaced the legendary references 1526 and
1518 (see lots 114 and 115 in this sale) which are best remembered for
their Calatrava-style cases and their unmistakable 1940s look. Whereas
reference 2499 was ftted with the same 13’’’ movement as its predecessor,
consequently ofering the same functions to its wearer, the “simple”
perpetual calendar model 2497 now featured a centre seconds hand, an
absolute frst on the watch market. This newly designated calibre 27 SC was
upgraded with Patek Philippe’s patented perpetual calendar mechanism.
A combined total of only 179 movements with this new feature were made,
numbered from 888’000 to 888’178.
The new generation of Patek Philippe’s perpetual calendar models, with or

without chronograph mechanism, met the more lavish 1950s taste, the case
proportions now slightly more playful. References 2497 and 2499 were frst
ftted with cases featuring a fat snap on back and very prominent claw-
shaped lugs, which then were replaced with a more rounded case back and
less downturned lugs, such as the present watch.
Examples of reference 2497 are illustrated in Patek Philippe Wristwatches by

M. Huber & A. Banbery, second edition, pp. 285 & 287, and in Patek Philippe
Museum - Patek Philippe Watches, Volume II, pp. 295. (detail of the inside case back)
END OF SALE
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INDEX
A O
Angelus, 9 Omega, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 145, 224,
Audemars Piguet, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 55, 56, 225, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235,
57, 58, 143, 149, 150, 151, 201 236, 237
Audemars, Louis, 186
P
B Panerai, 133
Barbezat-Baillot, Charles, 180 Patek Philippe, 59, 60, 61, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80,
Blancpain, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, 137, 138, 162 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119,
Breguet, 121, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 120, 168, 169, 170, 172, 173, 174, 182, 183, 184, 187,
131, 132 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211,
Breitling, 139, 218 212, 213, 276
Buz, Johannes, 63 Perret, James, 72
Piaget, 193, 194, 195, 196, 197, 198
C
Cartier, 191, 192 R
Rolex, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45,
D 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90,
De Bethune, 163 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103,
De St. Leu, Daniel, 189 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 134, 135, 251, 252, 253, 255,
Dupré, 64 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266,
E 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275
Eberhard, 214 S
F Speake-Marin, 158
F.P. Journe, 160, 161 T
Fortis, 242 Tudor, 147, 148
G U
Girard-Perregaux, 16, 17, 157 Ulysse Nardin, 159
H Universal, 156, 215, 217, 238, 239, 240, 241
Heuer, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 V
I Vacheron Constantin, 110, 111, 112, 164, 165, 166
Imhof, 70 Vaucher, 177
IWC, 136, 141, 152, 153, 154, 155 Verger Frères, 122
Vetta, 8
J Vulcain, 144, 146
Jaeger-LeCoultre, 1, 179, 200
Jaquet-Droz, 71 Z
Jardur, 10 Zenith, 142
L
Le Roy, 188
Lemania, 243, 244
Longines, 178, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223
M
Meylan, Charles, 181
Movado, 192
N
Namröh, 62
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Incorporation or equivalent document(s) showing these services. the lot. If no bid is made at that level, the auctioneer
5 ESTIMATES your name and registered address together with may decide to go backwards at his or her sole option
Estimates are based on the condition, rarity, quality documentary proof of directors and beneficial (a) Phone Bids until a bid is made, and then continue up from that
and provenance of the lots and on prices recently owners; and Your request for this service must be made no amount. In the event that there are no bids on a lot,
paid at auction for similar property. Estimates can (iii) for trusts, partnerships, offshore companies and later than 24 hours prior to the auction. We the auctioneer may deem such lot unsold.
change. Neither you, nor anyone else, may rely on other business structures, please contact us in advance will accept bids by telephone for lots only if our
any estimates as a prediction or guarantee of the to discuss our requirements. For help, please contact staff are available to take the bids. If you need 6 BID INCREMENTS
actual selling price of a lot or its value for any other our Credit Department on +41 22 319 1740 to bid in a language other than in English, you Bidding generally starts below the low estimate and
purpose. Estimates do not include the buyer’s (b) We may also ask you to give us a financial must arrange this well before the auction. We increases in steps (bid increments). The auctioneer
premium or any applicable taxes. reference and/or a deposit as a condition of may record telephone bids. By bidding on the will decide at his or her sole option where the
allowing you to bid.For help, please contact our telephone, you are agreeing to us recording your bidding should start and the bid increments. The
6 WITHDRAWAL Credit Department on +41 22 319 1740. conversations. You also agree that your telephone usual bid increments are shown for guidance only on
Christie’s may, at its option, withdraw any lot at any bids are governed by these Conditions of Sale. the Written Bid Form at the back of this catalogue.
time prior to or during the sale of the lot. Christie’s
has no liability to you for any decision to withdraw.
7 CURRENCY CONVERTER (b) It is given only for information shown in (ii) Credit Card. (viii) to exercise all the rights and remedies of
The saleroom video screens (and Christies LIVETM) UPPERCASE type in the first line of the catalogue We accept most major credit cards subject to a person holding security over any property in
may show bids in some other major currencies as description (the “Heading”). It does not apply to certain conditions and fees. To make a ‘cardholder our possession owned by you, whether by way
well as Swiss Francs. Any conversion is for guidance any information other than in the Heading even if not present’ (CNP) payment, you must complete of pledge, security interest or in any other way
only and we cannot be bound by any rate of shown in UPPERCASE type. a CNP authorisation form which you can get as permitted by the law of the place where such
exchange used. Christie’s is not responsible for any (c) The authenticity warranty does not apply to any from our Cashiers Department. You must send a property is located. You will be deemed to have
error (human or otherwise), omission or breakdown Heading or part of a Heading which is qualified. completed CNP authorisation form by fax to +41 granted such security to us and we may retain such
in providing these services. Qualified means limited by a clarification in a lot’s 22 319 1767 or by post to the address set out in property as collateral security for your obligations
catalogue description or by the use in a Heading paragraph (d) below. If you want to make a CNP to us; and
8 SUCCESSFUL BIDS of one of the terms listed in the section titled payment over the telephone, you must call +41 22 (ix) we can take any other action we see necessary
Unless the auctioneer decides to use his or her Qualified Headings on the page of the catalogue 319 1740. CNP payments cannot be accepted by or appropriate.
discretion as set out in paragraph C3 above, when headed “Important Notices and Explanation of all salerooms and are subject to certain restrictions. (b) If you owe money to us or to another
the auctioneer’s hammer strikes, we have accepted Cataloguing Practice”. For example, use of the term Details of the conditions and restrictions applicable Christie’s Group company, we can use any
the last bid. This means a contract for sale has been “ATTRIBUTED TO…” in a Heading means that to credit card payments are available from our amount you do pay, including any deposit or other
formed between the seller and the successful bidder. the lot is in Christie’s opinion probably a work by Cashiers Department, whose details are set out in part-payment you have made to us, or which we
We will issue an invoice only to the registered the named artist but no warranty is provided that paragraph (d) below. owe you, to pay off any amount you owe to us
bidder who made the successful bid. While we the lot is the work of the named artist. Please read (iii) Cash or another Christie’s Group company for any
send out invoices by post and/or email after the the full list of Qualified Headings and a lot’s full We accept cash subject to a maximum of SFr. 12.500 transaction.
auction, we do not accept responsibility for telling catalogue description before bidding. per buyer per year at our Cashier’s Department only (c) If you make payment in full after the due date,
you whether or not your bid was successful. If you (d) The authenticity warranty applies to the (subject to conditions). and we choose to accept such payment we may
have bid by written bid, you should contact us by Heading as amended by any Saleroom Notice. (iv) Banker’s draft charge you storage and transport costs from the date
telephone or in person as soon as possible after the (e) The authenticity warranty does not apply We do not accept banker’s drafts for sales in that is 90 calendar days following the auction in
auction to get details of the outcome of your bid where scholarship has developed since the auction Switzerland. accordance with paragraphs Gd(i) and (ii). In such
to avoid having to pay unnecessary storage charges. leading to a change in generally accepted opinion. (v) Cheque circumstances paragraph Gd(iv) shall apply.
Further, it does not apply if the Heading either We do not accept personal or company cheques for
9 LOCAL BIDDING LAWS matched the generally accepted opinion of experts sales in Switzerland. 5 KEEPING YOUR PROPERTY
You agree that when bidding in any of our sales at the date of the sale or drew attention to any (d) You must quote the sale number, your If you owe money to us or to another Christie’s
that you will strictly comply with all local laws and conflict of opinion. invoice number and client number when making Group company, as well as the rights set out in F4
regulations in force at the time of the sale for the (f) The authenticity warranty does not apply if the a payment. All payments sent by post must be sent above, we can use or deal with any of your property
relevant sale site. lot can only be shown not to be authentic by a to: Christie’s, Cashiers Department, 8 Place de la we hold or which is held by another Christie’s
scientific process which, on the date we published Taconnerie, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland. Group company in any way we are allowed to
D THE BUYER’S PREMIUM AND TAXES the catalogue, was not available or generally (e) For more information please contact our by law. We will only release your property to you
1 THE BUYER’S PREMIUM accepted for use, or which was unreasonably Cashiers Department by phone on +41 22 319 1740 after you pay us or the relevant Christie’s Group
In addition to the hammer price, the successful expensive or impractical, or which was likely to or fax on +41 22 319 1767. company in full for what you owe. However, if we
bidder agrees to pay us a buyer’s premium on have damaged the lot. choose, we can also sell your property in any way
the hammer price of each lot sold. On all lots (g) The benefit of the authenticity warranty is only 2 TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP we think appropriate. We will use the proceeds of
we charge 25% of the hammer price up to and available to the original buyer shown on the invoice TO YOU the sale against any amounts you owe us and we will
including SFr 100,000, 20% on that part of the for the lot issued at the time of the sale and only if If you make the highest bid accepted by the pay any amount left from that sale to you. If there is
hammer price over SFr 100,000 and up to and the original buyer has owned the lot continuously auctioneer, you will be the buyer of the lot. The a shortfall, you must pay us any difference between
including SFr 2,000,000, and 12% of that part of the between the date of the auction and the date of striking of the auctioneer’s hammer marks the the amount we have received from the sale and the
hammer price above SFr 2,000,000. claim. It may not be transferred to anyone else. conclusion of a contract of sale between the seller amount you owe us.
(h) In order to claim under the authenticity and you. However, ownership in the lot will
2 TAXES warranty you must: only transfer from the seller to you once we have G COLLECTION AND STORAGE
The successful bidder is responsible for any applicable (i) give us written details, including full supporting received full and clear payment of the purchase (a) We ask that you collect purchased lots promptly
tax including any VAT, sales or compensating use tax evidence, of any claim within 5 years of the date price. The lot will not be released until we have following the auction (but note that you may not
or equivalent tax wherever they arise on the hammer of the auction; received full payment. collect any lot until you have made full and clear
price and the buyer’s premium. It is the buyer’s (ii) at Christie’s option, we may require you to payment of all amounts due to us).
responsibility to ascertain and pay all taxes due. You provide the written opinions of two recognised 3 TRANSFERRING RISK TO YOU (b) Information on collecting lots is set out on the
can find details of how VAT and VAT reclaims are experts in the field of the lot mutually agreed by The risk in and responsibility for the lot will storage and collection page and on an information
dealt with in the section of the catalogue headed ‘VAT you and us in advance confirming that the lot is transfer to you from whichever is the earlier of sheet which you can get from the bidder registration
Symbols and Explanation’. VAT charges and refunds not authentic. If we have any doubts, we reserve the following: staff or Christie’s Cashiers +41 22 319 1740.
depend on the particular circumstances of the buyer so the right to obtain additional opinions at our (a) When you collect the lot; or (c) If you do not collect any lot promptly following
this section, which is not exhaustive, should be used expense; and (b) At the end of the 90th day following the date the auction we can, at our option, remove the lot
only as a general guide. In all circumstances EU and (iii) return the lot at your expense to the saleroom of the auction or, if earlier, the date the lot is taken to another Christie’s location or an affiliate or third
Swiss law takes precedence. If you have any questions from which you bought it in the condition it was into care by a third party warehouse as set out on party warehouse.
about VAT, please contact Christie’s Client Services in at the time of sale. the page headed ‘Storage and Collection’, unless we (d) If you do not collect a lot within the period set
on +41 (0)22 319 1740. (i) Your only right under this authenticity warranty have agreed otherwise with you in writing. out in the storage and collection page then, unless
is to cancel the sale and receive a refund of the otherwise agreed in writing:
E WARRANTIES purchase price paid by you to us. We will not, 4 WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DO (i) we will charge you storage costs from that date.
1 SELLER’S WARRANTIES in any circumstances, be required to pay you more NOT PAY (ii) we can, at our option, move the lot to or within
For each lot, the seller gives a warranty that the than the purchase price nor will we be liable for (a) If you fail to pay us the purchase price in full an affiliate or third party warehouse and charge you
seller: any loss of profits or business, loss of opportunity or by the due date, we will be entitled to do one or transport costs and handling fees for doing so.
(a) is the owner of the lot or a joint owner of value, expected savings or interest, costs, damages, more of the following (as well as enforce our rights (iii) we may sell the lot in any commercially
the lot acting with the permission of the other other damages or expenses. under paragraph F5 and any other rights or remedies reasonable way we think appropriate.
co-owners or, if the seller is not the owner or a joint we have by law): (iv) the storage terms shall apply.
owner of the lot, has the permission of the owner to F PAYMENT (i) to charge interest from the due date at a rate (v) Nothing in this paragraph is intended to limit
sell the lot, or the right to do so in law; and 1 HOW TO PAY of 1% per month on the unpaid amount due; our rights under paragraph F4.
(b) has the right to transfer ownership of the lot (a) Immediately following the auction, you must (ii) we can cancel the sale of the lot. If we do this,
to the buyer without any restrictions or claims by pay the purchase price being: we may sell the lot again, publically or privately on H TRANSPORT AND SHIPPING
anyone else. (i) the hammer price; and such terms we shall think necessary or appropriate, 1 TRANSPORT AND SHIPPING
If either of the above warranties are incorrect, the (ii) the buyer’s premium; and in which case you must pay us any shortfall between We will enclose a transport and shipping form
seller shall not have to pay more than the purchase (iii) any amounts due under section D2 above; and the purchase price and the proceeds from the with each invoice sent to you. You must make all
price (as defined in paragraph F1(a) below) paid (iv) any duties, goods, sales, use, compensating or resale. You must also pay all costs, expenses, losses, transport and shipping arrangements. However,
by you to us. The seller will not be responsible to service tax or VAT. damages and legal fees we have to pay or may suffer we can arrange to pack, transport and ship your
you for any reason for loss of profits or business, Payment is due no later than by the end of the 7th and any shortfall in the seller’s commission on the property if you ask us to and pay the costs of
expected savings, loss of opportunity or interest, calendar day following the date of the auction (the resale; doing so. We recommend that you ask us for an
costs, damages, other damages or expenses. The “due date”). (iii) we can pay the seller an amount up to the net estimate, especially for any large items or items
seller gives no warranty in relation to any lot (b) We will only accept payment from the proceeds payable in respect of the amount bid by of high value that need professional packing before
other than as set out above and, as far as the seller is registered bidder. Once issued, we cannot change your default in which case you acknowledge and you bid. We may also suggest other handlers,
allowed by law, all warranties from the seller to you, the buyer’s name on an invoice or re-issue the understand that Christie’s will have all of the rights packers, transporters or experts if you ask us to do
and all other obligations upon the seller which may invoice in a different name. You must pay of the seller to pursue you for such amounts; so. For more information, please contact Christie’s
be added to this agreement by law, are excluded. immediately even if you want to export the lot and (iv) we can hold you legally responsible for the Art Transport on +41 (0)22 319 1758. See the
you need an export licence. purchase price and may begin legal proceedings to information set out at www.christies.com/shipping
2 OUR AUTHENTICITY WARRANTY (c) You must pay for lots bought at Christie’s in recover it together with other losses, interest, legal or contact us at [email protected]. We
We warrant, subject to the terms below, that the Switzerland in the currency stated on the invoice in fees and costs as far as we are allowed by law; will take reasonable care when we are handling,
lots in our sales are authentic (our “authenticity one of the following ways: (v) we can take what you owe us from any amounts packing, transporting and shipping a lot. However,
warranty”). If, within 5 years of the date of (i) Wire transfer which we or any company in the Christie’s Group if we recommend another company for any of
the auction, you satisfy us that your lot is not You must make payments to: may owe you (including any deposit or other part- these purposes, we are not responsible for their acts,
authentic, subject to the terms below, we will Crédit Suisse, Case Postale 100, 1211 Geneva payment which you have paid to us); failure to act or neglect.
refund the purchase price paid by you. The 70, Switzerland, Account number: 161766 - 41, (vi) we can, at our option, reveal your identity and
meaning of authentic can be found in the glossary Clearing: 4835, Swift code: CRESCHZZ12A. contact details to the seller;
at the end of these Conditions of Sale. The terms of IBAN (international bank account number): CH30 (vii) we can reject at any future auction any bids
the authenticity warranty are as follows: 0483 5016 1766 4100 0. made by or on behalf of the buyer or to obtain a
(a) It will be honoured for a period of 5 years from deposit from the buyer before accepting any bids;
the date of the auction. After such time, we will not
be obligated to honour the authenticity warranty.
2 EXPORT AND IMPORT (e) Lots of Iranian origin 2 RECORDINGS K GLOSSARY
Any lot sold at auction may be affected by laws Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/ We may videotape and record proceedings at any authentic : a genuine example, rather than a copy
on exports from the country in which it is sold or import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional auction. We will keep any personal information or forgery of:
and the import restrictions of other countries. craftsmanship” (works that are not by a recognized confidential, except to the extent disclosure is (i) the work of a particular artist, author or
Many countries require a declaration of export artist and/or that have a function, for example: required by law. However, we may, through this manufacturer, if the lot is described in the Heading
for property leaving the country and/or an import carpets, bowls, ewers, tiles, ornamental boxes). For process, use or share these recordings with another as the work of that artist, author or manufacturer;
declaration on entry of property into the country. example, the USA prohibits the import of this Christie’s Group company and marketing partners (ii) a work created within a particular period or
Local laws may prevent you from importing a lot type of property and its purchase by US persons to analyse our customers and to help us to tailor culture, if the lot is described in the Heading as a
or may prevent you selling a lot in the country you (wherever located). Other countries, such as Canada, our services for buyers. If you do not want to be work created during that period or culture;
import it into. only permit the import of this property in certain videotaped, you may make arrangements to make (iii) a work for a particular origin source if the lot
(a) You alone are responsible for getting advice circumstances. As a convenience to buyers, Christie’s a telephone or written bid or bid on Christie’s is described in the Heading as being of that origin
about and meeting the requirements of any laws or indicates under the title of a lot if the lot originates LIVE™ instead. Unless we agree otherwise or source; or
regulations which apply to exporting or importing from Iran (Persia). It is your responsibility to ensure in writing, you may not videotape or record (iv) in the case of gems, a work which is made of
any lot prior to bidding. If you are refused a licence you do not bid on or import a lot in contravention proceedings at any auction. a particular material, if the lot is described in the
or there is a delay in getting one, you must still of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to you. Heading as being made of that material.
pay us in full for the lot. We may be able to help (f) Gold 3 COPYRIGHT authenticity warranty : the guarantee we give in
you apply for the appropriate licences if you ask Gold of less than 18ct does not qualify in all We own the copyright in all images, illustrations and this agreement that a lot is authentic as set out in
us to and pay our fee for doing so. However, we countries as ‘gold’ and may be refused import into written material produced by or for us relating to a section E2 of this agreement.
cannot guarantee that you will get one. For more those countries as ‘gold’. lot (including the contents of our catalogues unless buyer’s premium : the charge the buyer pays us
information, please contact Christie’s Art Transport (g) Watches otherwise noted in the catalogue). You cannot use along with the hammer price.
Department on +41 (0)22 319 1758. See the (i) Many of the watches offered for sale in this them without our prior written permission. We catalogue description : the description of a lot
information set out at www.christies.com/shipping catalogue are pictured with straps made of endangered do not offer any guarantee that you will gain any in the catalogue for the auction, as amended by any
or contact us at [email protected]. or protected animal materials such as alligator or copyright or other reproduction rights to the lot. saleroom notice.
(b) Lots made of protected species crocodile. These lots are marked with the symbol Christie’s Group : Christie’s International Plc,
Lots made of or including (regardless of the ~ in the catalogue. These endangered species straps 4 ENFORCING THIS AGREEMENT its subsidiaries and other companies within its
percentage) endangered and other protected are shown for display purposes only and are not for If a court finds that any part of this agreement is not corporate group.
species of wildlife are marked with the symbol ~ sale. Christie’s will remove and retain the strap prior valid or is illegal or impossible to enforce, that part condition : the physical condition of a lot.
in the catalogue. This material includes, among to shipment from the sale site. At some sale sites, of the agreement will be treated as being deleted due date : has the meaning given to it paragraph
other things, ivory, tortoiseshell, crocodile skin, Christie’s may, at its discretion, make the displayed and the rest of this agreement will not be affected. F1(a).
rhinoceros horn, whalebone certain species of coral, endangered species strap available to the buyer of the estimate : the price range included in the catalogue
and Brazilian rosewood. You should check the 5 TRANSFERRING YOUR RIGHTS AND
lot free of charge if collected in person from the sale or any saleroom notice within which we believe
relevant customs laws and regulations before bidding RESPONSIBILITIES
site within 1 year of the date of the sale. Please check a lot may sell. Low estimate means the lower
on any lot containing wildlife material if you plan with the department for details on a particular lot.You may not grant a security over or transfer your figure in the range and high estimate means the
to import the lot into another country. Several rights or responsibilities under these terms on the higher figure. The mid estimate is the midpoint
countries refuse to allow you to import property For all symbols and other markings referred to in contract of sale with the buyer unless we have between the two.
containing these materials, and some other countries paragraph H2, please note that lots are marked as a given our written permission. This agreement will hammer price : the amount of the highest bid the
require a licence from the relevant regulatory convenience to you, but we do not accept liability be binding on your successors or estate and anyone auctioneer accepts for the sale of a lot.
agencies in the countries of exportation as well as for errors or for failing to mark lots. who takes over your rights and responsibilities. Heading : has the meaning given to it in paragraph
importation. In some cases, the lot can only be E2.
shipped with an independent scientifc confrmation I OUR LIABILITY TO YOU 6 TRANSLATIONS lot : an item to be offered at auction (or two or
of species and/or age and you will need to obtain (a) We give no warranty in relation to any If we have provided a translation of this agreement, more items to be offered at auction as a group).
these at your own cost. If a lot contains elephant statement made, or information given, by us or our we will use this original version in deciding any other damages: any special, consequential,
ivory, or any other wildlife material that could representatives or employees, about any lot other issues or disputes which arise under this agreement. incidental or indirect damages of any kind or any
be confused with elephant ivory, (for example, than as set out in the authenticity warranty and, as damages which fall within the meaning of ‘special’,
mammoth ivory, walrus ivory, helmeted hornbill far as we are allowed by law, all warranties and other 7 PERSONAL INFORMATION ‘incidental’ or ‘consequential’ under local law.
ivory) please see further important information in terms which may be added to this agreement by law We will hold and process your personal information purchase price : has the meaning given to it in
paragraph (c) if you are proposing to import the are excluded. The seller’s warranties contained in and may pass it to another Christie’s Group paragraph F1(a).
lot into the USA. We will not be obliged to cancel paragraph E1 are their own and we do not have any company for use as described in, and in line with, provenance : the ownership history of a lot.
your purchase and refund the purchase price if liability to you in relation to those warranties. our privacy policy at www.christies.com. qualified : has the meaning given to it in paragraph
your lot may not be exported, imported or it is (b) (i) We are not responsible to you for any reason E2 and Qualified Headings means the section
seized for any reason by a government authority. (whether for breaking this agreement or any other 8 WAIVER headed Qualified Headings on the page of
It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy the matter relating to your purchase of, or bid for, any No failure or delay to exercise any right or remedy the catalogue headed ‘Important Notices and
requirements of any applicable laws or regulations lot) other than in the event of fraud or fraudulent provided under these Conditions of Sale shall Explanation of Cataloguing Practice’.
relating to the export or import of property misrepresentation by us or other than as expressly set constitute a waiver of that or any other right or reserve : the confidential amount below which we
containing such protected or regulated material. out in these conditions of sale; or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further will not sell a lot.
(c) US import ban on African elephant ivory (ii) give any representation, warranty or guarantee exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No saleroom notice : a written notice posted next to
The USA prohibits the import of ivory from the or assume any liability of any kind in respect of single or partial exercise of such right or remedy the lot in the saleroom and on www.christies.com,
African elephant. Any lot containing elephant any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that which is also read to prospective telephone bidders
ivory or other wildlife material that could be for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, or any other right or remedy. and notified to clients who have left commission
easily confused with elephant ivory (for example, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, bids, or an announcement made by the auctioneer
mammoth ivory, walrus ivory, helmeted hornbill importance, medium, provenance, exhibition 9 LAW AND DISPUTES either at the beginning of the sale, or before a
ivory) can only be imported into the US with history, literature, or historical relevance. Except as This agreement, and any non-contractual particular lot is auctioned.
results of a rigorous scientifc test acceptable to Fish required by local law, any warranty of any kind is obligations arising out of or in connection with UPPER CASE type : means having all capital
& Wildlife, which confrms that the material is not excluded by this paragraph. this agreement, or any other rights you may have letters.
African elephant ivory. Where we have conducted (c) In particular, please be aware that our written relating to the purchase of a lot will be governed warranty : a statement or representation in which
such rigorous scientifc testing on a lot prior to and telephone bidding services, Christie’s LIVE™, by Swiss law. Before we or you start any court the person making it guarantees that the facts set
sale, we will make this clear in the lot description. condition reports, currency converter and saleroom proceedings (except in the limited circumstances out in it are correct.
In all other cases, we cannot confrm whether a video screens are free services and we are not where the dispute, controversy or claim is related
lot contains African elephant ivory, and you will responsible to you for any error (human or to proceedings brought by someone else and this
buy that lot at your own risk and be responsible otherwise), omission or breakdown in these services. dispute could be joined to those proceedings),
for any scientifc test or other reports required (d) We have no responsibility to any person we agree we will each try to settle the dispute
for import into the USA at your own cost. If other than a buyer in connection with the purchase by mediation following the Swiss Rules of a
such scientifc test is inconclusive or confrms the of any lot. Commercial Mediation of the Swiss Chambers of
material is from the African elephant, we will not (e) If, in spite of the terms in paragraphs (a) to (d) Commerce and Industry (SCCI). We will use a
be obliged to cancel your purchase and refund the or E2(i) above, we are found to be liable to you for mediator affiliated with SCCI who we and you
purchase price. any reason, we shall not have to pay more than the agree to. If the dispute is not settled by mediation,
(d) Lots containing material that originates purchase price paid by you to us. We will not be you agree for our benefit that the dispute will be
from Burma (Myanmar) responsible to you for any reason for loss of profits referred to and dealt with exclusively in the courts
Lots which contain rubies or jadeite originating in or business, loss of opportunity or value, expected of the Canton of the sale location subject to any
Burma (Myanmar) may not generally be imported savings or interest, costs, damages, or expenses. appeal to the Federal Tribunal. However, we will
into the United States. As a convenience to US have the right to bring proceedings against you in
buyers, lots which contain rubies or jadeite of J OTHER TERMS any other court.
Burmese or indeterminate origin have been marked 1 OUR ABILITY TO CANCEL
with the symbol ψ in the catalogue. In relation to In addition to the other rights of cancellation 10 REPORTING ON
items that contain any other types of gemstones contained in this agreement, we can cancel a sale of WWW.CHRISTIES.COM
originating in Burma (e.g. sapphires) such items may a lot if we reasonably believe that completing the Details of all lots sold by us, including catalogue
be imported into the United States provided that the transaction is, or may be, unlawful or that the sale descriptions and prices, may be reported on
gemstones have been mounted or incorporated into places us or the seller under any liability to anyone www.christies.com. Sales totals are hammer price
jewellery outside of Burma and provided that the else or may damage our reputation. plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs,
setting is not of a temporary nature (e.g. a string). financing fees, or application of buyer’s or seller’s
credits. We regret that we cannot agree to requests
to remove these details from www.christies.com.
VAT SYMBOLS AND EXPLANATION
You can find a glossary explaining the meanings of words coloured in bold on this page at the end of
the section of the catalogue headed ‘Conditions of Sale’
VAT payable
Symbol
No No VAT will be charged on the hammer price.
Symbol VAT at 8% will be charged on the buyer’s premium.
+ VAT will be charged at 8% on both the hammer price and buyer’s premium.
VAT Exemptions/Refunds on Export

1. If you appoint Christie’s Art Transport b) if you request us to deliver your purchase (i) three months of the date of the auction
or one of our authorised shippers to to a Freeport in Switzerland (for non-Swiss for direct exports (not via the Freeport); or
arrange export/shipping of your purchased resident buyers only); (ii) six months from the date of the auction
lots out of the Swiss customs territory then you must pay all applicable Swiss VAT for exports via the Freeport;
(being Switzerland and the principality of charges in full, before we release or deliver the b) your written confirmation that you have
Liechtenstein), we will issue you an export lots to you or your authorised agents. not used the lot in Switzerland prior to its
invoice exempt from Swiss VAT. If you later 3. Please note that Christie’s is only able export; and
cancel or change the shipment we will issue to issue refunds of the applicable Swiss c) your written confirmation that you have
a revised invoice charging you all applicable VAT charged in the circumstances outlined not and will not request a refund of the
tax charges. in paragraph 2 above, if we receive the Swiss VAT from the Swiss VAT authority.
2. If you wish to arrange your own export following: 4. If you have any questions about VAT
of your purchased lots out of the Swiss a) satisfactory evidence of a definitive export please contact Christie’s Client Services on
Customs territory either: of the purchased lots out of the Swiss +41 22 319 1740 or [email protected].
a) using your own shipper or by hand customs territory (e.g. a customs stamped
carrying your purchase out of the Swiss Swiss export assessment) demonstrating a
customs territory; or correct export of the purchased lots within
SYMBOLS USED IN THIS CATALOGUE

The meaning of words coloured in bold in this section can be found at the end of the section of the catalogue
headed ‘Conditions of Sale’.
º • ψ
Christie’s has a direct financial interest in the Lot offered without reserve which will be Lot containing jadeite and rubies from Burma
lot. See Important Notices and Explanation sold to the highest bidder regardless of the or of indeterminate origin. See Section H2(d)
of Cataloguing Practice. pre-sale estimate in the catalogue. of the Conditions of Sale.
∆ ~ +
Owned by Christie’s or another Christie’s Lot incorporates material from endangered See VAT Symbols and Explanation.
Group company in whole or part. See species which could result in export
Important Notices and Explanation of restrictions. See Section H2(b) of the
Cataloguing Practice. Conditions of Sale.
♦
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∆ Property Owned in part or in full by Christie’s price guarantees and third party financing arrangements. présent catalogue.
From time to time, Christie’s may offer a lot Les dommages importants survenus à l’objet–
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interest in the front of the catalogue. Acheteurs potentiels dans le descriptif du lot.
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STORAGE AND COLLECTION être considérées comme de simples indications
in the outcome of the sale of certain lots consigned
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for the work. This is known as a minimum price lot, notamment en ce qui concerne l’état de marche
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to the lot number. later sale and are not collected from the saleroom Christie’s attire l’attention des Acheteurs sur le fait
que la plupart des montres-bracelets dont le boîtier
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étanche desdites montres et conseille aux Acheteurs
party. In such cases the third party agrees prior to COLLECTION TIMES de s’adresser à un horloger qualifié avant tout usage.
the auction to place an irrevocable written bid on Items can be collected at the Four Seasons Hotel des
the lot. The third party is therefore committed to Il est à noter que l’or plus faible que 18ct. n’est
Bergues as follows: pas reconnu dans tous les pays en tant que ‘or’ et
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After this, items can be collected from Christie’s est refusée.
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Friday 20 May, for a period of approximately que toutes les montres Rolex dans le catalogue de
may incur a loss. Lots which are subject to a third
28 days. vente de Christie’s sont vendues telles que présentées
party guarantee arrangement are identified in the
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CULTURAL PROPERTY peut pas garantir l’authenticité des différentes parties
The third party will be remunerated in exchange for composant ces montres Rolex. Les bracelets décrits
Certain lots consigned to us for sale are subject to
accepting this risk based on a fixed fee if the third party comme “associated” ne font pas partie de la pièce
the Swiss Federal Law on the international transfer of
is the successful bidder or on the final hammer price originale et peuvent ne pas être authentiques. Les
Cultural Property. This law contains rules governing
in the event that the third party is not the successful Acheteurs potentiels ont l’opportunité de procéder
the export of Cultural Property as defined by the
bidder. The third party may also bid for the lot above eux-mêmes à une vérification personnelle des lots dans
Unesco Convention of 14 November 1970, which
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Property. Pursuant to this law, the export of such
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Robert Greubel, Stephen Forsey and Philippe Dufour are also techniques of traditional watchmaking “know-how”, so as to
known as the actors to the “Le Garde Temps – Naissance d’une ensure the future of fne watchmaking.
Montre” project. The three highly renowned watch creators
are united by a common goal of recording and preserving All proceeds of sale from these truly collectable timepieces
for posterity the art of traditional watchmaking techniques. will be re-invested into the project in order to assure that the
Accordingly, they have entrusted a young watchmaking ultimate aim is achieved.
teacher- Michel Boulanger, with the role of learning such
techniques before they risk being permanently lost. The opportunity to discover witness frst-hand “Le Garde
Temps – Naissance d’une Montre” timepiece will become
Resulting from six years of research and painstaking work, available through Christie’s auction previews in Dubai,
the team are proud to present its unique handmade tourbillon Geneva and Hong Kong.
“Pièce École” timepiece, realized in the most authentic spirit
of traditional watchmaking. Time Aeon Foundation would like to sincerely thank
Christie’s ; the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie and l’Espace
Christie’s is honored to have been given the opportunity to Horloger de la Vallée de Joux for their invaluable support.
auction the Prototype of a very limited edition of 11 such Moreover, we thank all the partners supporting Naissance
timepieces, through the 2016 spring sale in Hong Kong. d’une Montre :, Ahmed Seddiqi and Sons, Christie’s, Elegant
Hong Kong, Espace Horloger de la Vallée de Joux, Fondation
The ultimate aim of the “Le Garde Temps – Naissance d’une de la Haute Horlogerie, Greubel Forsey, Les Ambassadeurs,
Montre” project is to save and preserve the precious ancestral Pisa Orologeria.
A new creation,
the fruit of a bold watchmaking adventure:
After a long and often arduous process marked by numerous ups and downs, the Handcrafted timepiece with three hands and tourbillon
fruit of an obsessional desire to research, record and transmit the techniques Diameter of timepiece: 45 mm
involved in traditional handmade watchmaking , the project “Le Garde Temps Total height of timepiece: 15.1 mm
– Naissance d’une Montre” has fnally reached the crucial phase of completing Frequency: 2.5 Hz (18,000 vibrations per hour)
the frst fully working, cased-up piece. We are now proud to ofer for sale the Blued steel hands
frst of the timepieces in question, with an anticipated delivery date of late 2016. Case in white gold
Conceived to initiate a series of eleven pieces, this timepiece has been complet- Hand-sewn strap
ed thanks to the determination of just a few resolute watchmakers who have Tang buckle
chosen to confront the relentless passage of time. It is therefore the result of an
exhilarating technical and human adventure. This new creation is a signifcant
piece of history, and is a concentration of watchmaking heritage. Moreover, it
fully corresponds to the quality criteria established by the timepieces of Greubel
Forsey and of Philippe Dufour, the value of which in terms of investing in our
common heritage is beyond question.
Last but not least, the fnal phase of this adventure will be to use the funds from
the sale of this handful of timepieces to sponsor the future of the project with the
ultimate aim, “transmission of watchmaking heritage”.
Unadorned Pièce-école
Te Story
Conception...
In 2007, Robert Greubel, Stephen Forsey and Philippe

Dufour, all three of whom are members of the Time
Aeon Foundation, reached an alarming conclusion: due
to increasing mechanisation and a massive recourse
to automation in the world of watchmaking, an entire
Project launch.
heritage of ancestral procedures and techniques was
on the verge of disappearing. They therefore decided
to act by combining their eforts to select a pupil and
then transmit their expertise to him. This chosen pupil
should put the techniques learned into practice by cre-
ating a timepiece by hand using traditional tools, such
as the uprighting tool, the hand-mandrel lathe and the
topping tool. In turn, the pupil shall transmit these skills
Construction... to future generations thus safeguarding from oblivion a
certain form of watchmaking excellence.
They chose Michel Boulanger, a French watchmaking

teacher at the Diderot vocational training college in
Paris. The “Le Garde Temps – Naissance d’une Montre”
project that started in 2009, was oﬃcially launched at
the prestigious Salon International de la Haute Horlog-
erie (SIHH) held in January 2012 in Geneva. Every month
Making of the components.
Michel, the teacher-turned-pupil, travelled to La Chaux-
de-Fonds to build up a store of knowledge from Robert
Greubel, Stephen Forsey, Philippe Dufour and from var-
ious other specialists practising at the Greubel Fors-
ey Atelier. Thanks to the regular round-trips between
Switzerland and his workshop in the Beauce region to
the south-west of Paris, and working within the frame-
work of a six-year project, Boulanger embarked upon
Presentation
of the tourbillon the creation of an exceptional timepiece. This was to be
cage. a circular wristwatch, of extremely pure design, driv-
en by a manually wound movement with three-hands
time display and equipped with a tourbillon mechanism
following in the great tradition of 19th century watch-
makers, particularly Jacques-Frédéric Houriet and
Abraham-Louis Breguet. So as to showcase the tourbil-
lon mechanism, the structure of this timepiece features
an of-centre dial displaying the hours and minutes.
The diferent fnishes applied to each component are
The unadorned Pièce-école
is presented at SIHH. of vital importance, even if they are not ultimately vis-
ible, in that they epitomise the concept of outstanding
handmade craftsmanship that is at the heart of the “Le
Garde Temps – Naissance d’une Montre” project.
Hong Kong Christie’s

auction Pièce Ecole.
www.legardetemps-nm.org
SAVE THE DATE
TWO DINNERS FEATURING
FINE AND RARE WINES
London, King Street, Spring 2016
This spring Christie’s Wine Department is delighted

to announce two dinners featuring exceptional
1961 Bordeaux and superb Champagne.
RSVP
Charles Foley
ILLUSTRATION BY GEORGE BUTLER

[email protected]
+44 (0) 20 7752 3092
8 King Street
London SW1Y 6QT
A REFLECTION ON THE SUPERB VINTAGE

1961 BORDE AUX VINTAGE CHAMPAGNE DINNER
14 April 2 June
£1,600 per person £950 per person
Wines will include Wines will include

Château Latour Salon 1996
Château Lafite-Rothschild Krug 1996
Château Mouton-Rothschild Krug Clos du Mesnil 1990
Château Cheval-Blanc Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 1985
Château Pichon-Longueville Lalande Dom Pérignon Rosé Oenothèque 1985
Château Palmer Cristal Rosé 1982
Château d’Yquem
JEWELLED ELEGANCE:
A PRIVATE COLLECTION
INCLUDING IMPORTANT JEWELS
BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
Geneva, 18 May 2016 &
London, South Kensington, 22 June 2016
VIEWING
13–18 May 18–21 June 2016
Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues 85 Old Brompton Road
1204 Geneva London SW7 3LD
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qu’une facture d’électricité ou une attestation bancaire. Sociétés: une photocopie du registre du commerce
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tenus pour responsables en cas d’erreurs éventuelles et ces Numéro de lot Enchère en CHF Numéro de lot Enchère en CHF
(dans l’ordre) (excluant les frais à (dans l’ordre) (excluant les frais à
enchères seront en accord avec les conditions de vente
la charge de l’acheteur) la charge de l’acheteur)
imprimées en fin de catalogue. Lorsque deux ordres d’achat
sont identiques, la priorité revient au premier ordre reçu.
En cas d’adjudication, le prix à payer sera le prix marteau
ainsi que les frais, au taux en vigueur au moment de la
vente, soit 25% sur les premiers CHF 100,000, plus 20%
sur tout montant au-delà de CHF 100,001 et jusqu’à CHF
2,000,000, plus 12% sur toute somme au-delà de CHF
2,000,000. L’acheteur est responsable de la vérification et
du paiement des taxes dues.
Vous trouverez les informations relatives à la TVA et aux
mécanismes permettant de la récupérer dans la section
du catalogue intitulée « TVA Symboles et explications ».
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Viewing: 13-16 May Viewing: 26-29 May
Monday 14 November
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With Jaeger-LeCoultre Extract from the Archives confrming production

An almost identical clock is illustrated in: Omega, A Journey Through Time,

A similar model is illustrated and described in “Omega, a Journey through

VARIOUS PROPERTIES THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN THE PROPERTY OF A SWISS GENTLEMAN

According to the Archives of Omega, the present

Omega’s “Art Collection”, the artistic

(detail of the case backs)

With Girard-Perregaux XXe Anniversaire du Ferrari

•18 ~19 •~+20

With Audemars Piguet Certifcat de Garantie dated 11 November 2009,

THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTOR

luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds,

With Audemars Piguet Certifcate de Garantie & d’Aithenticité stamped by

With Audemars Piguet undated Certifcat de Garantie & d’Authenticité

THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT SWISS COLLECTOR

THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT ITALIAN COLLECTOR

THE PROPERTY OF AN ITALIAN GENTLEMAN

THE PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER

With Rolex ftted presentation box.

The present Submariner is a particularly rare version of the reference 5512

THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT ITALIAN COLLECTOR

Reference 6034 is the successor to reference 4537, and was in production

Furthermore, the present piece boasts a remarkable provenance: never

This particular example of reference 6238 is ofered in very attractive

THE PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER

The present example of the extremely rare, collectible and

This piece, bearing serial number 3’048’260, has an

With references 6263 and 6265, launched in 1970 and in

All reference 6263 watches (and 6262, 6264 and 6265)

This remarkable timepiece is an example from 1989,

applied luminous baton numerals, luminous hands,

With Rolex Garantie Internationale stamped by Omani retailer Khimji Ramdas.

(detail of engraved case back)

THE PROPERTY OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER

According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet the present watch was

According to the Archives of Audemars Piguet, the present watch was

THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT ITALIAN COLLECTOR

With Audemars Piguet ftted presentation box. According to the Archive of

The present watch is preserved in excellent original unrestored condition.

THE PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT EUROPEAN COLLECTOR

With Audemars Piguet Certifcate of Authenticity confrming that the present

(detail of the case back)

(detail of the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives)

(detail of the Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives)

Meister der Uhrmacherkunst, Jürgen Abeler, 2010, p. 93.

With a gilt brass crank key.

Dictionnaire des Horlogers Fran:ais, Tardy, 1971, p.

Nicolas Dupré worked in the Rue Mazarine in Paris in

The presence of the snake around the thumb piece of