241 lots

LOT 1

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

J.M. Cousteau, by S.A.W. Co. S.A., La Chaux-de-Fonds, Ref. 101/M, 1990's. Fine and unusual, centre second, self-winding, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with integrated compass and date, waterproof to 200 meters, with stainless steel bracelet, fitted box and guarantee.

C. in two parts: one is the watch, satined, screwed back and crown, revolving graduated bezel, sapphire glass. The other is the revolving compass. D. of the watch: blue with tritium teardrop-shaped indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton " tritium hands; of the compass, transparent with a white ring bearing the painted Arabic numerals, tritium indexes and the cardinal points. "Baton" white and red hand. M. ETA 2892, automatic, ultraslim, Incabloc system. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 48 x 45 mm. Thickness: 17 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 500 - 600

Sold: USD 633

LOT 2

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Sold: USD 690

LOT 3

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Sold: USD 690

LOT 4

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

J.M. Cousteau, by S.A.W. Co. S.A., La Chaux-de-Fonds, Ref. 302/1, 1990's. Fine and unusual, centre second, self-winding, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with elate, waterproof to 100 meters, with stainless steel bracelet, fitted box and guarantee.

C. satined, screwed back and bi "O" Ring crown, revolving graduated bezel, tempered mineral glass (HR 900). D. blue with an engraved dolphin background with tritium indexes, aperture for the date. "Fleche " tritium hands. M. ETA 2824 or 2671, automatic, ultra slim, incabloc system. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 150 - 170

Sold: USD 253

LOT 5

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Sold: USD 265

LOT 6

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Sold: USD 690

LOT 7

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

J.M. Cousteau, by S.A.W. Co. S.A., La Chaux-de-Fonds, 1990's. Fine lot of 6 centre second, self-winding, diver's wristwatches, 3 for gents and 3 medium-size, with date, waterproof to 200 meters, with a very fine blue lacquered fitted box and guarantees.

Gen./lone.ii 's wa/ch.es Ref. 102/3: C. stainless steel case and bracelet, polished, screwed back and crown, revolving graduated bezel, sapphire glass. D. matt silver with teardrop-shaped tritium indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" tritium hands. M. ETA 2824 or 2671, automatic, ultra slim, incabloc system. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Ref. 102/1: C. stainless steel case, salt proof strap, polished, screwed back and crown, revolving graduated bezel, sapphire glass. D. blue with teardrop-shaped tritium indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton" tritium hands. M. ETA 2824 or 2671, automatic, ultra slim, incabloc system. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Ref. 102/1 BI: C. stainless steel/gold plated 10 microns case and bracelet, polished, screwed back and crown, revolving graduated bezel, sapphire glass. D. blue with teardrop-shaped tritium indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton " tritium hands. M. ETA 2824 or 2671, automatic, ultra slim, incabloc system. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Medi ant-size watches Ref. 103/3: C. stainless steel case and bracelet, polished, screwed back and crown, revolving graduated bezel, sapphire glass. D. matt silver with teardrop-shaped t r itium indexes, aperture for the (late. "Baton " tritium hands. M. ETA 2824 or 2671, automatic, ultra slim, incabloc system. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Ref. 103/3 BI C. stainless steel/gold plated 10 microns case and bracelet, polished, screwed back and crown, revolving graduated bezel, sapphire glass. D. man silver with teardrop-shaped tritium indexes, aperture for the date. "Baton " tritium hands. M. ETA 2824 or 2671, automatic, ultra slim, incabloc system. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm. Ref. 103/1: C. stainless steel case and salt proof strap, polished, screwed back and crown, revolving graduated bezel, sapphire glass. D. blue with teardrop-shaped tritium indexes, aperture for the elate. "Baton " tritium hands. M. ETA 2824 or 2671, automatic, ultra slim, incabloc system. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,300 - 1,500

Sold: USD 1,955

LOT 8

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Jaeger LeCoultre, "Chronograph Kyros", 1990's. Fine, waterproof, 18K yellow gold gentleman's quartz wristwatch with chronograph, 30 minutes and 12 hour register, date; together with an 18K gold heavy bracelet "a maillon".

C. massive, polished, graduated revolving bezel, screwed back and crown. D. White with tritium indexes, outer tachometer graduation, subsidiary seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hour dial, aperture for the date. "Baton " tritium blued steel hands. M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm

Grading System: A

USD 2,800 - 3,000

Sold: USD 3,335

LOT 9

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Jaeger LeCoultre, Swiss, "Reverso " , No. 312, Swiss, 1990's. Very fine, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with visible movement.

C. massive, polished, double bezel, glazed back. D. "guilloche " matt silver, gold indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. "Dauphine " pink gold hands. M. 8"' rectangular, engraved, pink gold plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, antishock system, monometallic balance, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial and case signed. Dim. 41 x 26 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 15,000 - 17,000

Sold: USD 13,225

LOT 10

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Alexis Barthelay, Geneve, 1990's. Fine, self-winding 18K white gold lady's wristwatch with power reserve and date, and a braided 18K white gold integrated bracelet.

C. massive, polished, glazed back. D. mother-of=pearl, subsidiary dials, for the 44 hours power reserve, second and date. "Baton " white gold hands. M. 8 3/4" rhodium plated, 19 rubies, antishock system, lever escapement, annular balance, self compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 32 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 7,000

LOT 11

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Piaget, Automatic, Swiss, 1960's. Fine, flat, self-winding, oval, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, sapphire-set winding crown. D. silver with painted radial Roman numerals. "Feuille " blued steel hands. M. 12 1/2"' oval, rhodium plated, 30 jewels, 24K gold microrotor, lever escapement, antishock system, annular balance, selfcompensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 30 x 32 mm

Grading System: A

USD 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: USD 1,955

LOT 12

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Rolex "Cellini", Ref. 48101-5, 1970's. Fine rectangular cushion shaped, 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. watt silver with applied gold indexes. "Baton" gold hands. M. with manual winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 30 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,100 - 1,300

LOT 13

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Rolex "Cellini", Ref. 4111, 1970's. Fine oval, 18K yellow gold lady 's wristwatch.

C. massive, polished, satined, straight lugs. D. champagne with applied gold indexes. "Baton " gold hands. M. with manual winding. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 23 x 34 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,100 - 1,300

LOT 14

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Rolex, Ref. 9878, circa 1964. Fine, square, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K white gold "guilloche" bracelet.

C. massive, polished, screwed back, "guilloche " bezel repeating the bracelet decoration. D. satined silver with applied white gold indexes. "Baton " white gold hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self. compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 26 x 26 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,840

LOT 15

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Rolex Geneve, Ref. 3648, 1970's. Very fine, extra-flat, cushion shaped, 18K "guilloche" white gold pendant-watch with 18K white gold chain and banknote-clip, with fitted box.

C. massive, polished, "guilloche " bezel and back, winding-crown below the 6. D. satined silver with applied white gold indexes. "Baton" white gold hands. M. 9 1" rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 33 x 33 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 1,300 - 1,500

LOT 16

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Omega, "Speedmaster", professional, No. A33, made in 1985. Very fine and rare 18K white gold and diamond-set gentleman's wristwatch with chronograph, 30 minutes and 12 hour registers with a heavy, linked bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. tonneau shaped, lapidated and polished, round brilliant cut diamond-set bezel, glazed back, protected crown. D. black, tritium indexes, subsidiary seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours register. "Baton" tritium white hands. M. 13" ' rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 19 jewels, antishock system, lever escapement, annular balance adjusted to 5 positions, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 42 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: USD 5,980

LOT 17

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Omega Art Collection, No. 42, made in 1987. Fine 18K white gold and diamonds, gentleman's quartz wristwatch.

C. massive, pave diamond set bezel, polychrome enamel back designed by Bill Max. D. black, "Baton" gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 31 mm

Grading System: A

USD 3,500 - 4,000

Sold: USD 4,140

LOT 18

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Omega, Swiss, 1980's. Fine, astronomic, 18K gold lady's quartz wristwatch with moon phases and date.

C. massive, polished, satined. D. white gold Roman indexes, aperture for the phases of the moon, "Baton " gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 25 mm

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,495

LOT 19

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

Rolex, Ref. 8725, Swiss, 1950's. Fine, square, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.

C. ribbed, polished. D. ribbed, gold indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. "Dauphine" gold hands. M. 10"' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, antishock system, Superbalance balance adjusted to 7 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 25 x 25 mm

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,000

Sold: USD 1,725

LOT 20

Important Collector's Wristwatches an... New York, Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, May 11, 1998

The Royal Diamond, Swiss, 1980's. Fine, diamond-set, 18K white gold lady's quartz wristwatch with interchangeable, multicolored skin straps.

C. massive, polished, bezel with 8 triangles set with diamonds, screwed back, faceted crystal. D. white gold, pave-set diamond. "Baton " gold hands. M. with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 28 mm

Grading System: A

USD 1,800 - 2,000

Sold: USD 2,990