Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No. 966350, case No. 662997, Ref. 1526, second series, circa 1950. Very fine and rare astronomic, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with perpetual calendar and moon phases, with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three body, massive, polished, concave bezel. D. matted silver with applied yellow gold indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial, concentric, graduation for the days of the month, apertures for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Feuille" yellow gold hands. M. 12"'-120QP, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to heat, cold isochronism and 5 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Jolly, Paris fecit, circa 1640. Very fine and rare gilt-metal and rock crystal crucifix pre-balance watch, in original oval silver fitted box.

G. Gilt-brass two piece hatched frame engraved with delicate foliage. Hinged faceted rock crystal cover and back, loose-ring pendant and button finial. Silk lined leather covered protecting case. D. Hinged gilt brass, the engraved Roman chapter ring below a winged angel and above a crucifixion scene, is flanked by seated figures of Adam and Eve. Single ballusterturned blued-steel hand. M. Hinged shaped gilt-brass full plate with tapered pillars, fusee with gut line, three wheel train, verge escapement, two-arm steel balance without spring, irregular oval foliage pierced and engraved cock secured by a screw, steel click for the ratchet wheel set-up. Signed on the back plate. Dims. 68 x 39 mm. (excluding ring)

Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, No 720304, case No. 306201, Ref. 2523, made in 1953. Extremely fine and rare, 18K yellow gold, "World Time" gentleman's wristwatch with two crowns and polychrome "cloisonne" enamel dial representing the map of Europe with leather strap and 18K yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle.

C. three body, massive, polished, satine, lapidated lugs. D. matted silver revolving ring dial bearing the names of 41 cities in the world, at the centre, a polychrome "cloisonne " enamel medallion representing the map of Europe with applied yellow gold indexes and Roman numerals, concentric, revolving dial in 24 hours for the nocturnal and diurnal hours. The winding-crown on the 3 adjusts the hours and the 24 hours ring; the winding-crown on the 9 turns the ring with the names of the cities. Yellow gold fancy hands. M. 12"'-400 HU, Geneva Quality Hall Mark, rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 18 jewels, lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, shock-absorber, Breguet balance-spring, micrometer regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.