Le Globe, Swiss Patent No. 17190 and Brevet& S.G.D.G., circa 1890. Fine Argentan, world time keyless centre seconds watch.

C. Three body, silvered, "bassine" , polished. Hinged silvered cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer minutes ring and inner red centre seconds ring. Inner revolving disk inscribed with the name of 38 countries and cities around the world. Blued steel spade hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 15 jewels, lateral lever escapement, bimetallic balance, bluedsteel flat balance spring. The revolving inter-city disc is adjusted with the hands by means of the winding crown. Signed on the dial. Diam. 50 mm. Accompanied by photocopies of the Swiss Patent.

Meyrat & Perdrizet, Brevet& S.G.D.G., Alse. Beaudroit Fabricant, Seloncourt (Doubs), France, No. 28, circa 1900. Unusual, nickel, keyless watch with calculator.

C. Three body, "bassine et filets " , polished. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer silvered revolving calculator ring. Gilt brass "spade " hands. M. 18"' , Gilt brass, cylinder escapement, plain brass three armed balance, flat balance spring. Signed on the case. Diam. 60 mm. Accompanied by photocopies of the original instructions.

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, "Bombay", Ref. 6018, 1950's. Fine, centre second, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and gold plated Rolex buckle.

C. three body, massive, polished, concave lugs, screwed case back. D. white with applied pink gold indexes. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 9 3 / 4 "' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6285, 1950's. Fine, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, centre second, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp.

C. three body, massive, polished, satin g , screwed case back and crown, graduated bezel. D. matted silver with applied pink gold indexes. "Alpha" pink gold hands. M. 9 3 / 4 " ' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, "Bombay", Ref. 6593, 1950's. Fine, tonneau shaped, centre second, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K yellow gold woven bracelet and 18K yellow gold Rolex deployant clasp.

C. three body, massive, polished, screwed case back and crown, reeded bezel, concave lugs. D. matted silver with applied gold radium-coated indexes. "Dauphine" radium-coated hands. M. 1030 rhodium plated, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6005, 1960's. Fine, water-resistant, centre second, self-winding, tonneau shaped, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K "guilloche" gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, satined, screwed back and crown, "guilloche" bezel repeating the bracelet decoration. D. satined silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" radiumed gold hands. M. 12 1/2 "' rhodium plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, 5 adjustments, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6285, 1950's. Fine, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, centre second, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. three body, massive, polished, sating , screwed case back and crown, reeded bezel. D. "guilloche " silver with applied yellow gold indexes. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 9 3/4"' rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm.

Attributed to Barbezat-Baillot, Locle, Swiss, No. 18542, Swiss, circa 1915. Fine 18K gold, hunting cased, moon phase astronomical, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph and triple calendar.

C. Four body, "bassine" , engine-turned, the cover centred with an engraved Arabic inscription. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in different exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph ring, sunk subsidiary seconds with moon phase aperture, small dial for days of the month, apertures for days of the week and months. Gold "Louis XV" hands. M. 22"', gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with fly regulator and slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. Diam. 57 mm.

Ulysse Nardin, Locle (Swiss), No. 11741, Grand Prix de Paris 1889, circa 1900. Fine 18K gold hunting cased, keyless watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" polished. Hinged gold cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. 18"' , rhodium plated, "fausses cotes " decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring with swan neck micrometric index. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 52 mm.

LeCoultre & Cie, Swiss, No. 26490, circa 1890. Fine 18K pink gold hunting case, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine" , polished. Hinged gold cuvette engraved with technical details. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Glazed 20"' , gilt brass, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with slide in the band. Chronograph with visible work, push piece in the band. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 58 mm.

LeCoultre & Cie, Swiss, circa 1890. Fine and unusual gun metal keyless minute repeating watch.

C. Four body, massive, "demi-bassine", polished, the back applied with a gold monogram. Hinged gun metal cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals, outer Arabic minute ring and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "spade" hands. M. 18"', gilt brass, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with gold slide in the band. Signed on the movement. Diam. 53 mm.

Attributed to Barbezat Baillot, Locle, Swiss, No. 8257, circa 1910. Fine 18K pink gold hunting cased, keyless minute repeating watch with chronograph.

C. Four body, "bassine et filets" polished. Hinged gold cuvette decorated with medals awarded in various exhibitions. D. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer Arabic minute and chronograph rings and sunk subsidiary seconds. Gold "Louis XV " hands. M. 19 "' , gilt brass, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance, Breguet balance spring. Repeating on gongs with fly regulator and push piece in the band. Chronograph with visible work, the button in the band. Diam. 55 mm.

Rolex, Geneve, Ref. 2305, made in the 1950's. Very fine 18K gold, sapphire, ruby and diamond-set brooch with built-in concealed keyless watch, in original fitted box.

C. Double body, designed as a very fine bouquet of diamond and sapphire and diamond and ruby set flowers, the hinged spring loaded front part disclosing the watch. D. Silver with applied gold indexes. Gold "feuilles " hands. M. 6 "' , nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 16 mm. Dim. 71 x 64 mm.

Rolex, "Precision", Ref. 8792, 1950's. Fine 18K white gold lady's wristwatch bearing a double-bottomed back to insert the strap with 18K white gold bracelet "a petites mailles".

C. two body, massive, polished, reeded bezel and band. D. matted silver with applied white gold indexes. "Alpha" white gold hands. M. 6 1 /4 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self= compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 17 mm.

Rolex, Geneve, Ref. 3578, circa 1960. Very fine 18K gold keyless purse watch, set in a Mexican 20 pesos coin dated 1959.

C. Double body, the coin opening with a push piece concealed in the band. D. Frosted silver with Roman numerals. Blued-steel "batons " hands. M. 9"' , rhodium plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to five positions, self compensated balance spring. Signed on the dial, case and movement. Diam. 31 mm.

Rolex, "Precision Cameleon", Ref. 8789, 1950's. Unusual, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with assorted 5 leather sliding straps of various colours, each with a gold plated Rolex buckle.

C. two body, massive, polished, "guilloche " bezel. D. satin& silver with applied gold indexes. "Alpha" gold hands. M. 6 "' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 17 mm.

Jaeger LeCoultre, No. 418016, made in the 1960's. Very fine 18K gold, keyless square ruby set ring watch, in burgundy leather fitted box.

C. Square, with ribbed border, the spring loaded cover pave with calibrated rubies. D. Square silvered with applied gold indexes, Gold "batons " hands. M. 5 1/2"', nickel plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensated balance spring. Signed on the dial and movement. Dim. 21 x 21 mm.

Jacot & Comp. A Geneve, No. 3075, circa 1800. Fine and unusual silver "Adam and Eve" watch.

C. Double body, Directoire, polished. D. Enamel small eccentric with numerals, flanked by two figures of maidens in classical dresses. Glazed aperture above the dial with the serpent revolving around a small painted scene featuring Adam and Eve. Gold hands. M. Hinged gilt brass full plate with square baluster pillars pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass three-arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass continental cock with diamond end-stone. Signed on the back plate. Diam. 58 mm.

Swiss, circa 1820. Fine silver quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks.

C. Three body, Empire with reeded band and engineturned back. Gilt brass cuvette. D. Gold with Breguet numerals on small enamel cartouches. Gilt brass Breguet hands. Silver engine-turned dial plate with applied four coloured gold blackamoor type automaton Jacks striking hours and quarters on two bells. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance with flat balance spring. Gilt brass continental cock with polished steel end-piece. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant. Diam. 55 mm.

Swiss, circa 1820. Fine 18K gold, partly skeletonised, quarter repeating watch with automaton Jacks.

C. Three body, Empire, with reeded band and polished back. Hinged gilt brass glazes cuvette. D. White enamel chapter ring with Breguet numerals. Blued steel Breguet hands. Driven by the repeating work, two coloured gold seating automaton Jacks applied on a blue enamelled ground, strike hours and quarter on two bell above. Gilt brass train of wheels partly visible at the centre. M. Gilt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, the back plate partly skeletonised, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain brass threearm balance and flat balance spring. Repeating on gongs by depressing the pendant with visible repeating work on the back plate. Diam. 57 mm.