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Catalog of Vintage Wristwatches Sale#CAT109

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1. SWISS DIAMOND & GOLD HUNTERS CASE WITH MATCHING PIN

23mm 14K Hunter's Case, Lever Set, C. 1885 R-2

This 10 jewel gilt cylinder movement carries gold Louis XIV hands, they center a superb porcelain dial marked with gold minute dots and black Roman hour chapters. The case is beautifully designed with seven diamonds forming a floral motif on the matte finish front cover, the back is plain, the condition is near Mint. This timepiece comes with a beautiful 10K floral pin which measures 24mm in diameter. The finely detailed pin features a small diamond at center. $875.00

#2. SWISS MULTI-COLOR MINIATURE WITH PEARLS & ENAMELED PIN

24mm 18K Rose-Gold Open Face, Pin Set, C. 1885 R-3

A beautiful 10 jewel, gilt, cylinder movement is presented with this rare timepiece. The very Fine dial is marked with Roman chapters and large 5-minute numerals. Fancy gold open work hands center the dial. The rose-gold case is exquisite and Mint, it combines white, green, yellow and rose-gold on the back cover in a beautiful swirl motif, the outer edges are decorated with seed-pearls. The timepiece is presented with a fancy starburst pin which is ornamented with small white enameled flowers, green enamel leaves and a central pearl. $1,275.00

#3. SWISS ENAMELED MINIATURE WITH PIN

25mm 18K Open Face, Pin Set, C. 1895 R-3

A lovely scene appears on the back of this collectible near Mint solid gold case. The polychrome enameled scene shows a young gentleman and lady enjoying a day in the country. The case is presented with a 14K fancy Victorian flowing swirl pin. The dial is centered by gold Louis XIV hands and is marked with black Arabic chapters and gold minute dots, the porcelain dial is superb. The gilt 10 jewel bridge movement is in good running order. $1,025.00

#4. SWISS IMPRESSIVE ENAMEL WITH PLATINUM & DIAMOND FILIGREE

27mm 18K Open Face, Stem Set, C. 1915 R-3

Exceptional quality is shown on this 20 jewel gilt bridge movement which is controlled by a lever escapement. The ultra-thin movement carries blue Breguet moon hands and a very Fine golden dial marked with classic Arabic chapters. The impressive near Mint case features emerald-green enamel against a sunburst pattern on the back and front bezel. The back is also enhanced with fabulous filigree platinum work forming ribbon bows, lattice work and flowers. Diamonds ornament this wonderful design. The timepiece is also accompanied by a 14K gold Fleur-de-lis pin. $2,250.00

#5. EUGUENE BORNAND & CIE (ST. CROIX) LOVELY GOLD & ENAMEL KEYWIND

28mm 18K Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1870s R-2

The center bridge of this 8 jeweled gilt movement is signed "Eug. Bornand & Cie St. Croix." This signature also appears on the inner cuvette of the near Mint delicate enameled case. The back shows a lovely design with a Cherub holding a garland of flowers, green and white accents are enameled on the outer areas. Gold Breguet moon hands and Roman chapters mark the very Fine white enameled dial. $1,025.00

#6. DE SUFRY (GENEVA) ENAMEL & GOLD KEYWIND

32mm 18K Hunter's Case, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1875 R-3

A signed inner cuvette protects this 10 jewel gilt cylinder bar movement. The case is near Mint with a colorful riverside scene appearing on the back cover and an interesting portrait of a young hunter appearing on the front cover. The case opens to reveal a superb white porcelain dial which is marked with Roman chapters and blue Breguet moon hands. $1,025.00

#7. LONGINES RARE TWO-TONE ZONE FANCY DIAL WATCH

48mm .800 Silver Open Face, Pin Set, C. 1900 R-3

The "Longines" signature appears inside the back lid of this silver case which is near Mint. The back of the case is engraved with a sunburst pattern and a small uninitialed oval frame. Grand Prix award medallions and the "Longines" signature are engraved on the inner cuvette. The very interesting 15 jewel 3/4 plate gilt movement is signed "Longines." The 18.69 caliber movement comes with a unique setting mechanism which allows the double time zone hands to be setup. The very rare white enameled dial is marked with deep ruby-red inner hours for the Turkish market and outer black Roman hour chapters, the average dial is signed "Longines." At center, there are gold Louis XIV hands which indicate one time zone setting and blue moon and spade pointers which will indicate a second time zone location. A very unique item, very collectible! $875.00

#8. SWISS DOUBLE DIAL CHRONOGRAPH

49mm .800 Silver Open Face, Pin Set, C. 1880 R-3

Uniquely designed, this 3/4 plate nickel movement is set with fifteen ruby jewels and a straight line lever escapement. The back of the plate carries chronograph gears, levers and cams which attach to the blue fly back second hand. The back cover also carries a very Fine silver outer dial which is marked with 5-second numerals and 1/5-second calibrations. The front of the watch carries a full white porcelain dial which is single sunk and superb. This main front dial is marked with Roman hour chapters and a black minute track. Blue spade hands center this porcelain dial, the dial is in very Fine condition. The timepiece comes in the original display-style which is smooth finished and in near Mint condition. $925.00

#9. SWISS EARLY DIGITAL WATCH

52mm Gun Metal Open Face, Pin Set, C. 1880 R-3

This 15 jewel nickel bridge movement is set with a straight line lever escapement. The mechanism can be viewed through an inner bezel and glass crystal. The sturdy gun metal case is smooth and in near Mint condition. The rare digital features a very Fine porcelain dial which is signed "Patent" above a trademark with the initials "G. T." A subsidiary track appears at the base of the dial and at center there are silver windows with hour and minute jump discs. $1,125.00

#10. SWISS INTERESTING MOON PHASE CALENDAR WITH DIGITAL HOURS

54mm Base Metal Open Face, Pin Set, C. 1900 R-3

This very Fine white dial carries raised relief flowers and a very unique upper window through which the digital hour disc appears. The dial is also set with date-day chapters to the left and right sides and a colorful moon phase which appears within the seconds bit. The dial is centered by a blue spade pointer which indicates the minutes. The unique timepiece is protected by a smooth finished Mint condition case. The case is signed "Railroad Regulator" inside the back lid and a small locomotive is engraved inside the lid. The nickel bridge movement carries 15 jewels and a straight line lever escapement. $1,225.00

#11. JULIEN MATHEY (SWISS) TWO TRAIN KEYWIND WITH JUMP QUARTER SECOND

55mm .900 Silver Hunter's Case, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1875 R-3

This fascinating timepiece is signed "Julien Mathey Locle No. 97662" on the inner silver cuvette. Both sides of the near Mint case are nicely engine turned and the front is centered by an uninitialed crest. The outer rim is finished with a reeded pattern. The very Fine dial is marked with Roman hour chapters, outer 1/5-second markings and a quarter-second jump dial positioned at 6 o'clock. Breguet moon hands center the dial along with a center start/stop sweep second hand. The quarter-second function and the center sweep hand are activated from a push button located on the rim of the case. The phenomenal 30 jewel nickel bridge movement features a lever escapement with a bi-metallic compensated balance. The two train movement is finished with straight line damaskeening. $1,025.00

#12. CARTIER ART DECO ENAMEL & SILVER ERMETO

32 x 42mm Sterling-Enamel Closed Case Stem Set, C. 1925 R-2

The "Cartier" signature appears on this very Fine silver dial which is also marked with bold luminescent Arabic chapters and a black interior minute track. The dial is centered by luminescent spade pointers and a subsidiary seconds dial appears at the 6 o'clock position. The movement fronts a 15 jewel manual wind movement which has a lever escapement. The inner silver rectangular case is near Mint and marked with a patent date of March 30, 1926. The outer silver case is also near Mint and finished with vivid bright-red and black enameling forming a geometric Art Deco motif. A black onyx stone appears in the push button. $625.00

#13. SWISS RARE EXPOSED BALANCE WATCH GOLD CASE

48mm 18K Open Face, Pin Set, C. 1885 R-3

This one-of-a-kind solid gold cased watch is very unique. The watch comes with a open window on the dial side through which the balance wheel and pallet fork can be viewed in motion. The superb silver dial is finished with a sunburst pattern, it is signed "Marvin" and is marked with Arabic chapters and rose-gold spade pointers. The 15 jewel lever movement comes in an exquisite Mint condition solid gold case, the back cover is deeply engine turned. A circular frame and an uninitialed crest center the back cover. $725.00

#14. SWISS INTERESTING RARE FANCY DIAL CHRONOGRAPH

51mm 18K Open Face, Pin Set, C. 1890 R-3

This unique one-of-a-kind dial features an upper 15-minute register, the dial is signed "1 2 3 4 Tour" below this minute register. Arabic chapters are complemented by ultra bright-red 24-hour numerals at the center of the dial, outer black/red kilometres markings appear. The dial is centered by a center fly back sweep second hand which is activated from a push button on the winding crown, blue spade pointers also center the superb dial. The double hinged back case is near Mint and plain polished. The inner gold cuvette is engraved with award medallions and is signed "Chronograph Compteur." The 3/4 plate 17 jewel gilt movement features a straight line lever escapement. $1,525.00

#15. SWISS "SYSTEMA E. J. GONDOLO" UNUSUAL CHRONOGRAPH

49mm Heavy 18K Open Face, Pin Set, C. 1890 R-3

This intriguing timepiece features a unique setup where the chronograph gears are all positioned under the dial rather than on the back movement plates. The setup carries a superb porcelain dial marked with Roman chapters, a black minute track, 5-minute numerals and 1/5-second calibrations. Spade pointers center the dial which also carries an intermediate fly back center sweep second hand which is positioned between the hour and minute hands (most chronograph setups have the sweep hand as the top position hand). The ultra-heavy double hinged back solid gold case is smooth and in near Mint condition with Jurgensen-style lips. The inner cuvette is signed "No. 504 Systema E. J. Gondolo". The intriguing 20 jewel gilt bridge movement is in beautiful condition with a straight line lever escapement and the makers trademark. $1,625.00

#16. E. & J. DROZ FANCY DIAL KEYWIND WITH RARE U. S. CAPITAL MOTIF CASE

48mm 18K Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1875 R-3

This wonderful case is in Mint condition and extremely rare. It is very deeply carved with swirl patterns along the outer edges, the pendant and on the bow. The back is signed "Capital" within a fancy flower frame below a beautifully detailed engraving showing the American Capital Complex. Miniature flower and leaf patterns form a beautiful outer frame around this central motif. The inner gilt cuvette is signed "E. & J. Droz From Locle". The 13 jewel detached lever movement is beautifully designed with gilt bridges in a Lepine-style arrangement. The large clear sapphire jewels are extremely impressive and the movement is controlled by a side lever escapement. The multi-colored solid gold dial is very Fine, colorful ornamentation appears along the outer edges and the dial is marked with rose Roman hour chapters and blue spade pointers. $1,025.00

#17. MOVADO GENT'S COIN-STYLE ENAMEL WATCH

43mm 18K Open Face, Stem Set, C. 1920s R-2

This distinctive case comes with an interesting reeded coin design which forms the side edges of the front bezel, the back cover and the rim. The front bezel of the case is set with deep royal-blue enamel which outlines fancy gold swirl patterns. Blue enamel also outlines similar leaf patterns on the back cover. The back cover is decorated with vertical striping and a deco inspired oval frame which is uninitialed. The near Mint case is signed "Movado" and it carries a strong running 3/4 plate nickel movt. The "Movado" signed movement is also marked "15 Jewels 4 Adjustments." The "Movado" signature appears on the super rich gold dial. The dial is marked with black Arabic chapters and is centered by Breguet moon-style hands. $775.00

#18. WALTHAM RARE PLATINUM & DIAMOND OPERA WATCH

43mm Platinum Open Face, Stem Set, No. 25,741,463 C. 1921 R-4

This eye-catching platinum case is very scarce. The back is plain polished, the condition is near Mint. The front corners and the upper bow are set with fabulous diamonds. The impressive case has a total diamond weight of 1.42 Ct. The silver dial is superb and marked with beautiful fancy black Arabic chapters, black minute dots and blue open kite-style hands. The 3/4 plate 17 jewel ruby grade nickel movement is nicely damaskeened. This 8/0 size movement is surrounded by a pierced white metal frame which gives the elegant timepiece its slender profile. $2,550.00

#19. SWISS FABULOUS ART DECO ENAMEL & GOLD WATCH C. 1925

45mm 18K Open Face, Stem Set, C. 1925 R-4

This unique and very collectible case is in near Mint condition. The back cover features ivory, white and black enameling in a beautiful Art Deco pattern of swirl and sunray designs. The upper bow is also enameled with black and white. The front bezel features a interesting combination of white and gold swirl motifs with gold vines. The dial is silver, very Fine with applied gold Arabic hour chapters and blue kite-style hands, silver minute dots are also presented. The thin line ultra high-grade gilt bridge movement features eighteen ruby jewels and a straight line lever escapement. $3,550.00

#20. LE COULTRE BEAUTIFUL GOLD HUNTERS CASE

52mm 14K Hunter's Case, Lever Set, No. 13858 C. 1900 R-2

"Le Coultre & Cie" can be found signed on the main bridge of this high-grade gilt movement. The 20 jewel movement is set with a beautiful bi-metallic balance wheel and a straight lever escapement, the inner cuvette is plain polished. The outer covers are also smooth and the heavy gold case is in near Mint condition. The dial is signed "Palmer Bachelders & Co. Boston, Mass." The single sunk dial is very Fine and marked with Roman chapters. Double swell blue spade pointers center this Fine timepiece. $1,625.00

#21. VACHERON & CONSTANTIN RARE ULTRA-THIN WATCH

43mm 18K Open Face, Stem Set, No. 388,122 C. 1923 R-4

This spectacular movement is ultra-rare and ultra-thin. The mechanism is slightly less than 2mm (a standard American 12 size movement is approx. 6mm thick). The high-grade timepiece is signed "Vacheron & Constantin Geneva No. 388122." It features eighteen ruby jewels and a sophisticated lever escapement. The dial plate is nicely damaskeened with circular patterns and the back bridges are finished with straight line damaskeening. The original ultra-thin case is in Mint condition and engraved with a sunburst pattern on the back cover, a coat-of-arms and a banner which reads "Victrix Fortuna Sapientia." The dial is signed "Vacheron & Constantin Geneva," it is superb with classic Breguet-style numerals, a black minute track and slender straight blue batons. $3,900.00

#22. VACHERON & CONSTANTIN GENT'S PLATINUM WATCH

44mm Platinum Open Face, Stem Set, No. 3,391,781 C. 1925 R-5

This superior quality movement is signed "18 Jewels 8 Adjustments Vacheron & Constantin No. 3,391,781." It comes with cap jewels on the escape wheel pivots and a straight lever escapement. The movement is in beautiful condition, it comes in the original heavy platinum case which is smooth finished and near Mint. White-gold spear-shaped hands center the very Fine dial which is signed "Vacheron & Constantin." Applied gold Arabic hour chapters and gold minute dots are also featured. $5,550.00

#23. JEAN ADRIEN PHILIPPE HORLOGER RARE EARLY STEM WIND PALAIS ROYAL

43mm German Silver Demi-Hunter Stem Wind Key Set C. 1845 R-3

This is a very unique item associated with Jean Adrien Philippe who in 1845 was awarded patent number 1317 for his invention of the first system of winding by means of a crown. Jean Adrien Philippe was also awarded the gold metal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris for his revolutionary system of keyless winding. This fascinating timepiece is signed on the very Fine silver dial "Philippe Horloger Fab. Palais Royal 66-67." The dial is chased with fancy heart and swirl engraved motifs at center, it is centered by blue batons and is marked with engraved Roman chapters. The demi-hunter case features repousse Roman chapters around the front window opening and repousse leaf and diamond patterns on the back cover, the case is near Mint. The French factory 3/4 plate cylinder movement is very collectible. This gilt movement is signed "S. Marx & Fils Sebastopol Paris." The movement is a very early and rare pre Patek Philippe collectors item, rarely seen. $2,050.00

#24. PATEK PHILIPPE & CO. GENT'S STAINLESS WATCH

45mm Stainless Open Face, Stem Set, No. 870,930 C. 1950 R-3

Straight line damaskeening appears on this sophisticated nickel bridge movement which is signed "Patek Philippe & Co. Geneva 18 Jewels Adjusted Heat Cold Isochronism Adjusted 5 Positions." The movement comes with a swan neck-style micro-metric regulator and Geneva hallmarks. The very Fine dial is signed "Patek Philippe & Cie Geneva," it is marked with bullet form white-gold hour markers and beautiful white-gold leaf-style hands, silver dots mark the minutes. The case is signed "Patek Philippe & Co. Geneva." The case is smooth finished and in near Mint condition. $3,000.00

#25. PATEK PHILIPPE & CO. IMPRESSIVE LARGE ROSE-GOLD WATCH

51mm 18K Rose-Gold Open Face, Stem Set, #96,195 C. 1893 R-3

This very impressive extra-heavy double hinge back rose-gold case is plain polished and in Mint condition. The case is numbered 96195 which matches the serial number on the nickel bridge movement. The movement is signed "Patek Philippe & Co. No. 96195," it is also marked "H. M. Moses Co. Richmond, Va." The 20 jewel movement is signed "Adjusted" on the center bridge. It comes with a circular disc-style regulator, a compensated bi-metallic balance with gold timing screws and a straight line lever escapement. The movement also features wolfs tooth winding gears. "Patek Philippe & Co. Geneva" is marked on the beautiful double sunk dial. The dial is superb, it is finished with Arabic chapters, a black minute track, bright red 5-minute numerals, red numerals in the seconds bit and blue Breguet moon hands. A superior conditioned early Patek! $2,850.00

#26. PATEK PHILIPPE & CIE ROSE-GOLD GONDOLO

50mm 18K Rose-Gold Open Face, Stem Set, No. 142,371 C. 1908 R-4

This double hinged back case is signed "Chronometro Gondolo Patek Philippe & Cie Geneva" on the inner cuvette. The case is fully engine turned on the back cover around an uninitialed circular medallion at center, the case is in near Mint condition. Rose-gold spade pointers center the Roman dial which is signed "Patek Philippe & Cie Geneva." The dial is signed "Chronometro Gondolo" above the seconds bit, it is also marked with a black minute track and black 5-minute numerals, the condition of the dial is superb. The gilt bridge movement features a gold train, a circular disc regulator, a mustache-style pallet fork and cap jewels on the pallet fork and escape wheel pivots. The movement comes with wolfs tooth winding gears. The gilt bridge model is signed "Patek Philippe & Cie No. 142371 Geneva" on the main bridge. $4,550.00

#27. PATEK PHILIPPE & CO. RARE DEMI-HUNTER

38mm 18K Demi-Hunter Stem Set, No. 43,593 C. 1875 R-4

The inner cuvette of this ultra-rare near Mint case is signed "Patek Philippe & Co. Geneva No. 43,593." The back cover is set with a classic Victorian overlay monogram and the front cover features a central demi-hunter opening which is surrounded by blue enameled Roman chapters and a blue enameled minute track. The front opens to reveal a very Fine white porcelain dial marked with Roman chapters and blue spade pointers. The ultra high-grade gilt bridge movement presents wolfs tooth winding gears, eighteen ruby jewels and a sophisticated straight line lever escapement. $2,750.00

#28. PATEK PHILIPPE & CO GENT'S HUNTERS CASE

52mm 18K Hunter's Case, Stem Set, No. 84,974 C. 1890 R-4

This spectacular nickel bridge movement is signed "Patek Philippe & Co. Geneva" on the main bridge, it features wolfs tooth winding gears and a lever escapement. The movement is also signed "Adjusted" on the center bridge. The balance assembly comes with a snail disc cam regulator. The main winding bridge is signed "C. S. Raymond Omaha, Neb." The "C. S. Raymond Omaha" signature also appears on the white porcelain dial which is superb with Roman chapters and black 5-minute numerals, the dial is centered by gold Louis XIV hands. The American hunters case comes with a bezel and glass crystal which allows a clear view of the beautiful nickel bridge movement. The case is Mint with engine turnings on both sides and a reeded rim. $4,050.00

#29. ELGIN BEAUTIFUL MULTI-COLOR

12 Size 14K Hunter's Case, Stem Set, No. 13,160,927 C. 1908 R-3

Fully damaskeened, this 3/4 plate nickel movement carries Breguet moon hands. The dial is superb, single sunk and marked with Roman hour chapters. The hard-to-find very collectible multi-colored case is beautifully designed and near Mint. The back cover comes with white, rose, green and yellow flowers and fancy engraved ribbon patterns and scallop designs. The front is centered by a raised relief rose crest which is bordered by multi-colored flowers. A beautiful multi-color! $1,225.00

#30. WALTHAM FABULOUS MULTI-COLOR HUNTERS CASE

16 Size 14K Hunter's Case, Stem Set, No. 18,043,184 C. 1910 R-3

In beautiful Mint condition, this very impressive multi-color combines yellow, rose and green-gold to form miniature flowers and a bird motif on the back cover. The front features a similar pattern with a central rose crest. The outer edges are deeply engraved with feather swirls and beautiful leaf ornaments. The nickel bridge movement is signed "P. S. Bartlett Mass. 17 Jewels Adjusted," the mechanism is finished with checkerboard damaskeening at center. It also features a gold star-shaped micro-metric regulator. The porcelain dial is very Fine and marked with Arabic chapters and red 5-minute numerals. The "Waltham" signed dial is centered by blue spade pointers. $2,550.00

#31. AMERICAN WALTHAM RARE MODEL 99, 23 JEWEL BRIDGE

16 Size 14K Open Face Stem Set, No. 10,552,272 C. 1901 R-4

This spectacular movement is ultra-rare. The 23 jewel bridge movement comes with ruby jewels in gold settings. It features a gold train and ornate damaskeening on the ratchet wheels. The movement is finished with circular damaskeening. It is presented in a beautiful swing out-style solid gold case. The back of the case is engraved with a Masonic compass and trowel logo. The white enameled dial is double sunk, very Fine and signed "Waltham." It is marked with black Arabic chapters and heavy spade pointers. $2,550.00

#32. ROCKFORD RARE GRADE 655 WIND INDICATOR

16 Size Gold Filled, Open Face, Lever Set, No. 858,385 C. 1912 Adjusted 5 Positions R-4

This spectacular movement features wavy line damaskeening, a gold center wheel, gold lettering and a double roller, the movement is signed "655." The 21 jewel, 3-finger, bridge model is presented in a smooth finished screw back/bezel case which is near Mint. The dial is signed "Rockford Indicator," it carries a 28-hour wind indicator chapter at the 12 o'clock position. The dial is very Fine and beautifully marked with red 5-minute numerals and black Arabic hour chapters. A very scarce American indicator! $3,050.00

#33. ELGIN RARE SANTA FE RAILROAD MONTGOMERY DIAL

16 Size Gold Filled, Open Face, Lever Set, Railroad, No. 24,878,830 R -3

"Father Time" is marked on the train bridge of this high-quality 21 jewel 3/4 plate movement. The nickel movement is marked "Adjusted 5 Positions," it features a gold center wheel, screw down gold jewel settings and beautiful floral damaskeening. The ultra-rare very Fine single sunk full Montgomery dial comes with an original Santa Fe logo above the "Elgin" signature. The dial is centered by heavy blue spade pointers. The screw back/bezel case is finished with a Alpine village scene surrounded by large petaled flower and leaf engravings. The case also comes with an uninitialed crest on the back, the condition is near Mint. $1,825.00

#34. ILLINOIS RARE B & O RAILROAD SPECIAL

18 Size Gold Filled, Hunter's Case, Lever Set, No. 1,231,575 C. 1895 R-3

This ultra-rare Model 5 nickel full plate movement is signed "17 Jewels Adjusted," it is marked in beautiful gold lettering on the main plate "B & O Railroad, Special." The movement comes with a safety pinion, ruby jewels in solid gold screw down settings and "Chalmer's Patented Regulator." The high-grade railroad timepiece carries blue spade pointers and a double sunk Roman dial which is very Fine with a black outer minute track. The case is near Mint and finished with classic engine turnings, feather swirls, scroll patterns and flowers. A small country scene appears on the back cover. Ultra-rare railroad watch! $1,725.00

#35. ILLINOIS 24 JEWEL BUNN SPECIAL

18 Size Gold Filled, Open Face, Lever Set, Railroad, No. 1,400,448 C. 1900 R-3

"24 Ruby Jewels" can be found signed on this spectacular high-grade nickel movement, sunray damaskeening is featured. The movement features ruby jewels in gold settings and a jeweled main spring barrel, it is also marked "Adjusted." The mechanism is exceptionally clean. The screw back/bezel case is reeded on the rim and engine turned around the small initialed circular frame on the back cover, the case is Mint. The dial is double sunk and superb with beautiful red 5-minute numerals and classic Arabic hour chapters, black diamond patterns appear at the 5-minute positions. $1,725.00

#36. WALTHAM MASSIVE 8 OZ. SILVER HUNTERS CASE WITH CHAIN

18 Size Coin Silver Hunter's Case, Lever Set, No. 1,790,574 C. 1881 R-3

This rare and impressive 8 oz. coin silver case is very collectible. The double hinged back case features a reeded outer rim and the condition is near Mint. It is presented with a very impressive large heavy silver multi-link chain which measures 20" in length. The total weight of the watch and the chain is an amazing 12.5 troy oz. The white porcelain dial is superb and marked with Roman chapters, it is signed "A. W. Co. Waltham." The 11 jewel Model 79 gilt movement is signed "P. S. Bartlett Waltham, Mass." $2,550.00

#37. E. HOWARD & CO. BOSTON RARE G SIZE HUNTERS CASE

44mm 14K Hunter's Case, Lever Set, No. 104,848 C. 1875 R-3

Very rare, this timepiece is a Series VI by Howard, only 5,500 G size mechanisms were produced. This spectacular nickel 3/4 plate movement comes with fifteen ruby jewels, sunray damaskeening and the "Howard" signature. The high-grade mechanism is presented in the original "E. H. & Co." marked hunters case. Engine turnings decorate both sides of the Mint case which is reeded along the outer rim. The dial is original, single sunk and very Fine. It is signed "E. Howard & Co. Boston." Blue steel umbrella-shaped hands center the dial which is marked with Roman chapters, black 5-minute numerals and a black outer minute track. $1,825.00

#38. E. HOWARD & CO. BOSTON BOX HINGE HUNTERS CASE

Ns (18 size) 14K Hunter's Case, Stem Set, No. 200,682 C. 1884 R-3

This N size 3/4 plate Series VII movement is signed "E. Howard & Co. Boston." It is signed "Heat & Cold" on the beautifully engraved balance bridge. It comes with impressive extra-deep solid gold screw down jewel settings. The movement is presented in a "E. H. & Co." marked heavy box hinge case. The case is smooth finished and near Mint. The dial is very Fine and signed "E. Howard & Co. Boston." It carries classic spear-shaped hands, Roman chapters, 5-minute numerals and a black outer minute track. $2,850.00

#39. E. HOWARD & CO. RARE SERIES III KEYWIND

Ns (18 size) 18K Hunter's Case, Keywind/Keyset, No. 18,242 C. 1868 R-4

In beautiful condition, this rare Early American Series III 3/4 plate gilt movement is signed "E. Howard & Co. Boston," it features Reed's patent mainspring barrel. The balance bridge is signed "Heat & Cold" and the movement comes with a magnificent bi-metallic balance wheel with gold timing screws. The 15 jewel mechanism is presented in the original case which is signed "W. P. & Co." (Wheeler Parsons & Co.) a renowned case maker for early Howards. The gold hunters case is excellent with an uninitialed crest appearing on the front cover and a reeded pattern decorating the outer rim. The dial is superb, single sunk and signed "E. Howard & Co. Boston." The dial comes with classic Roman chapters and blue spade pointers. $3,050.00

#40. SWISS QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER NIELLO ENAMELED CASE

54mm .875 Silver Hunter's Case, Lever Set, C. 1900 R-3

In extra-sharp condition, this frosted, gilt, 3/4 plate movement carries fifteen ruby jewels and a 1/4-hour repeat mechanism which is activated from a silver push button located on the rim of the case. The case is decorated with exotic, tall, slender vine/leaf patterns which are outlined by the niello enameling found in the background areas, the case is near Mint. The dial is marked with Arabic hour chapters and a black minute track. Rose-gold spade pointers center the white porcelain dial which is in average condition. $2,050.00

#41 MONTANDON QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER WITH FANCY DIAL

49mm 18K Hunter's Case, Lever Set, C. 1895 R-3

This superior 32 jewel nickel bridge movement is finished with straight line damaskeening. It features a sophisticated lever escapement with a counter poised pallet fork and a repeat mechanism which is fully jeweled through the repeat hammers. The inner cuvette is signed "32 Rubis Montandon Locle." The rose-gold case is very decorative with beautiful bird and lion motif appearing on the front cover along with fancy foliage and an uninitialed crest. The outer edges of the near Mint case are finished with a crisscross pattern and the back features an exotic scene featuring two birds. The beautiful silver and gilt dial is very Fine with Roman chapters and raised relief flower patterns at center and along the outer perimeter. Blue spade pointers complement the impressive dial. $3,550.00

#42. SWISS MINUTE REPEATER

53mm 18K Open Face, Pin Set, C. 1900 R-4

Twenty-nine ruby jewels are presented on this superior grade minute repeater movement. The nickel bridge model comes with a lever escapement. The repeat mechanism is activated from a gold slide bar. The repeater movement is jeweled through the hammers and in very sharp condition. The inner gold cuvette is signed "Repetition a Minutes E. Sommer Mexico." The dust cover is also signed "29 Rubies." The case is beautifully designed with a flowing ribbon script monogram on the back, it is smooth finished and in Mint condition. The dial is centered by classic gold Louis XIV hands, it is white porcelain, single sunk and superb with Arabic chapters and black 5-minute numerals. $4,050.00

#43. JULES RENAUD GENEVA QUALITY ONE MINUTE REPEATER

47mm 18K Open Face, Stem Set, C. 1910 R-4

"Jules Renaud Geneva" can be found signed on this superb white porcelain dial. The dial comes with beautiful red 5-minute numerals, a black minute track and classic Arabic chapters. Double swell blue spade pointers center the dial. The double hinged back case is Mint and finished with a ribbon script monogram on the back. The beautiful nickel bridge movement features thirty-six ruby jewels. It is fully jeweled through the repeat hammers and comes with a lever escapement and straight line damaskeening. The high-grade movement features wolfs tooth winding gears, it is numbered "5855" on the center bridge. The repeat mechanism is activated from a gold case slide. $4,550.00

#44. SWISS VERGE FUSEE WITH FANCY DIAL

54mm .800 Silver Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1795

A sunburst pattern is formed on the pierced two-footed balance cock which centers this verge fusee movement, the gilt movement also carries a silver disc regulator, a gilt inner dust cap protects the mechanism. The silver case is near Mint and decorated with a reeded pattern on the outer rim. The collectible and superb silver dial features repousse miniature leaf/flower patterns around the outer edges. The center is ornamented with a beautiful scene showing a seated lady in a garden setting, a gazebo appears in the background area. The dial is marked with black enameled Roman hour chapters and black minute dots. Blue steel Breguet moon hands center the dial. $1,025.00

#45. A. SHAW (BILLINGBORO) VERGE FUSEE WITH FANCY DIAL

55mm Hallmark Silver Open Face, Pair Case Keywind/Keyset, C. 1820

This Fine, gilt, verge fusee movement is centered by a single footed balance cock which is finely pierced with fancy scrolling designs. The movement is signed "A. Shaw Billingboro" on the top plate. The mechanism is fronted by a very collectible fancy dial which shows a full color sailboat and village scene at center. The dial is in very Fine condition and marked with Roman hour chapters and black 5-minute marks. The inner and outer silver cases of this Fine collectors item are both smooth finished and in near Mint condition. $975.00

#46. SWISS INTERESTING VERGE WITH CALENDAR & EXPOSED BALANCE COCK

55mm Silver Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1790

The pierced two-footed circular balance cock which centers this Fine verge movement can be viewed through a cutout and a circular crystal window on the back of the excellent silver case. The dial is average with blue spade pointers and Arabic numerals positioned on the lower portion. The top of the dial is set with a date chapter and a blue steel index hand. The gilt verge movement is supported by cylindrical pillars. $1,225.00

#47. RALPH GOUT TRIPLE CASED VERGE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET

50mm Gilt-Tortoise Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1810 R-2

This beautiful gilt verge fusee movement is centered by a single footed pierced balance cock and a silver disc regulator. The movement is supported by very fancy pierced tulip-shaped pillars. The dial is superb and beautifully signed "Ralph Gout London," it comes with Turkish hour markings and beetle and poker hands. The inner case is smooth finished, gilt and in near Mint condition. The second case is also gilt and decorated with a wavy line pattern along the edges, it is near Mint. The outer case comes with pinned tortoise, it is in excellent condition. $1,325.00

#48. BERTHET (MARSEILLE) DECORATIVE ENAMEL CASED VERGE

50mm Gilt Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1795 R-3

This gilt movement is centered by a silver disc regulator and a pierced two-footed balance cock. The dial and movement are both signed "Berthet a Marseille." The dial is average with golden spade pointers and black Arabic hour chapters. The case is embellished with large clear pace stones on the front bezel and around the outer back edge. The near Mint case comes with a colorful enameled scene showing two young children and colorful roosters. Decorative drapery and flowers appear on the upper portion of the eye-catching scene. $1,525.00

#49. JAMES DICKENSON (LONDON) VERGE WITH PAINTED HORN CASE

48mm Gilt Painted Horn Open Face, Pair Case Keywind/Keyset, C. 1800 R-3

An eye-catching diamond endstone appears on this single footed pierced balance cock. The very beautiful fusee movement is signed "James Dickenson London." The gilt mechanism comes in a inner case which is in excellent condition. The outer near Mint condition painted horn case is spectacular in design. It features beautiful red, gold, green and amber shading. A central portrait showing a mother and three young children is beautifully detailed. The outer portions of the case are ornamented with fern patterns. The white porcelain dial is superb and nicely marked with Roman hour chapters and a black minute track, rose-gold spade pointers appear on the dial. $2,450.00

#50. SWISS INTERESTING QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER

56mm Sterling Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1795 R-3

This highly impressive extra-large silver case is smooth on the back. A leaf pattern is engraved along the outer edges, the condition is Mint. The case comes with an extra-sturdy bow and upper plunger which activates the 1/4-hour repeat mechanism. The repeat sound comes from steel hammers which strike an inner large case bell. This unique case also comes with a upper steel slide button which locks out the pendant when the repeater is not in use. The verge fusee full plate movement is protected by a flip open inner gilt cap. The movement is centered by a two-footed pierced balance cock and a silver disc regulator. Breguet moon hands center the white porcelain dial which is superb and marked with Roman chapters and a black minute track. $2,250.00

#51. J. BASOMOINE (HAGOE) IMPRESSIVE EARLY VERGE

58mm Sterling Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1680 R-4

Very impressive, this splendid early fire, gilt, verge movement is centered by a highly decorative pierced balance cock. The balance comes with a beautiful extra-long filigree foot, the movement also carries a silver disc regulator. The champleve silver dial is marked with Roman chapters decorated by Fleur-de-lis emblems. Large 5-minute numerals and a minute track also mark the very Fine dial which is centered by blue spade pointers. The inner/outer silver cases are smooth finished, both are in beautiful Mint condition. $3,300.00

#52. JOSEPH JOHNSON LIVERPOOL FANCY DIAL LEVER FUSEE WITH TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION

53mm 18K Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1840 R-3

This magnificent gilt lever fusee movement comes with very impressive oversize clear Liverpool jewels. The movement is fully jeweled to the fusee barrel. It also features a ruby endstone and a unique blue steel and brass 3-arm balance wheel. The balance wheel is connected to a high-grade "sugar tong" style regulator which features a looping style temperature compensation curb which attaches to the regulator and the hairspring. The lever fusee movement carries a fabulous multi-colored gold dial trimmed with miniature flowers on the perimeter and marked with Roman chapters, the dial is superb and also engraved with floral bouquets at center. The inner gold case is smooth and in near Mint condition. The outer case is chased with scroll and flower patterns along the outer edges, the back is plain polished, it is near Mint. $2,050.00

#53. BORDIER (GENEVE) RARE MINIATURE VERGE WITH ENAMEL & GOLD MULTI-COLOR CASE

42mm Triple Cased Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1780 R-3

Very rare, this small verge fusee movement measures 27mm across. It is in fabulous condition and features the signature "Bordier Geneve". The movement is centered by a unusual single footed pierced balance cock which is engraved with an interesting mask at center. The pierced cock carries a faceted ruby-red stone and a silver disc regulator. The verge fusee mechanism is supported by fancy square-cut pillars. The unique timepiece comes in a solid gold inner case which is plain polished and Mint. The secondary case is simply spectacular with numerous decorative white stones forming a circular frame and a flower basket on the back cover. This gold case is also decorated with green enameled leaf patterns. Green and rose-gold form a multi-color flower vine which surrounds the outer edges and the front bezel. The front bezel is also ornamented with a border of paste stones. The secondary gold case is also in Mint condition. The outer gilt case is unique and near Mint. It features a clear crystal back area so that the beauty of the central enameled flower and decorative stone flower basket scene can be viewed. The superb dial is signed "Bordier a Geneve." This dial is marked with Roman hour chapters, a black minute track and black 5-minute numerals. Fancy silver hands, which are set with decorative clear stones center the dial. $3,300.00

#54. SWISS VERGE WITH IMPRESSIVE GOLD & ENAMEL CASE

53mm 18K Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1790 R-5

This fabulous case is in Mint condition. The case comes with a beautiful golden weave pattern surrounded by white enameling on the front bezel, this also outlines the back cover. The back is set with a fabulous rich blue background and a colorful scene showing an amorous young couple at center. The upper pendant is also enameled with delicate flower and gold accents. The average dial is marked with Arabic hour chapters and gold Breguet moon hands. The slender profile verge fusee movement is centered by a pierced two-footed balance cock and silver disc regulator. The mechanism is supported by beautiful cylindrical pillars. $4,550.00

#55. LONGINES RARE DECK WATCH WITH WIND INDICATOR

65mm Open Face, Sterling Stem Set, No. 1,927,966 C. 1920 R-5

This fabulous double hinged back heavy silver case is in Mint condition with a gold hinge and a gold cross bar which secures the silver bow. The inner dust cover is signed "Longines W. Co." The gilt movement is exceptional, it is signed "21 Jewels 8 Adjustments Longines W. Co." The movement comes with a lever escapement, beautiful ruby jewels in screw down gold settings and a jeweled barrel. The white enameled dial features a 50-hour up/down indicator chapter as well as the "Longines" signature. Double swell blue spade pointers mark the dial which is superb. The dial carries Roman hour chapters and a black minute track. Very rare Longines deck watch! $4,550.00

#56. Js PATRON GENEVA EXCEPTIONAL GOLD & ENAMEL FUSEE

49mm 18K Pair Case Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1780 R-5

In exceptional condition, this beautiful gilt verge fusee movement is signed "Js. Patron a Geneva." The movement comes with a delicate pierced two-footed balance cock, a silver disc regulator and fancy baluster pillars. The verge carries beautiful gold Louis XIV hands and a fabulous superb porcelain dial marked with Roman chapters and 5-minute numerals. The dial is fully signed and is also decorated with blue and red circle patterns and miniature green diamond designs. Gold crescent designs add to the color on this wonderful dial. The gold case is smooth finished and in near Mint condition. The outer near Mint condition case is exquisite with a high-grade polychrome enameled scene showing a young couple and doves in a garden setting. Miniature seed-pearls ornament the back of the case which is also trimmed with raised green-gold leaf patterns along the outer edges and around the front bezel. The front bezel is enhanced with a full seed-pearl edge. $7,550.00

#57. MEURON (FRENCH) WONDERFUL SKELETONIZED QUARTER-HOUR REPEATER WITH AUTOMATON

56mm 18K Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1790 R-6

Spectacular in every respect, this collectible automaton starts with a wonderful multi-color design which borders the superb central white enameled hour ring. The hours are marked with Arabic chapters and are indicated by Breguet moon hands. The multi-colored figures are formed from white, yellow and rose-gold. The arms of the figures move and strike upper bells when the repeat mechanism is functioning. At the lower area, the timepiece is decorated with a multi-colored bird, flower basket and eternal flame motif. The case is very impressive with an extended fancy wide braided gold outer rim and engine turnings which decorate the back cover, the condition is Mint. "Meuron" is engraved on the inner gilt cuvette. The full plate verge movement is centered by a pierced 2-footed balance cock and a silver disc regulator. A very interesting and impressive automaton! $7,550.00

#58. JULES JURGENSEN HIGH-GRADE CHRONOGRAPH

53mm 18K Hunter's Case, Bow Set No. 11095 C. 1878 R-5

This massive all original case is signed on the inner lids and on the cuvette. The case comes with a reeded rim and beautiful engine turned covers, the condition is near Mint. The dial is superb and signed "Jules Jurgensen Copenhagen." The dial is marked with Breguet hands, Roman hour chapters and interesting red/black outer 1/5-second markings. The center sweep second hand is activated from a gold push button located on the rim of the case. The movement is a nickel bridge model, signed "Jules Jurgensen Copenhagen No. 11095." The 20 jewel movement comes with an extra-long counter poised pallet fork and a steel escape wheel. It also features a bi-metallic compensated balance with Breguet spring. The movement features wolfs tooth winding gears and is finished with light line damaskeening. $5,550.00

#59. ABRAHAM VUER ANGOULEME RARE EARLY UNIQUE ALARM

56mm Gilt Open Face, Keywind/Keyset, C. 1650 R-7

This magnificent fusee movement is rare and unique not only because of the scarcity of the porcelain dial but the movement is exceptional as well. It is not held together in the similar fashion of pins through the pillars. This movement comes with blue steel circular threaded rings on the dial plate and the back movement plate which holds the timepiece together. The movement is supported by fabulous tapered pillars which are very ornately designed with line patterns and fancy flower form top ornaments. The movement is signed "Abraham Vuer Angouleme". The verge carries a beautifully pierced two-footed balance cock which measures 32mm. The alarm mechanism strikes on an inner steel bell. The porcelain dial is exquisite and superb with Roman chapters, a central single blue steel hand and a revolving inner alarm disc marked with Arabic chapters. The case is beautifully pierced with fancy scroll, flower and animal motif, the case is in near Mint condition. $9,550.00

#60. PATEK PHILIPPE & CIE RARE MINUTE REPEATER WITH WIND INDICATOR

46mm 18K Open Face, Stem Set, #No. 137,826 C. 1907 R-8

This phenomenal movement is in wonderful condition, it is signed "31 Jewels 8 Adjustments Patek Philippe & Co. No. 137,826 Geneva Switzerland." The movement is fully jeweled through the repeat hammers and is finished with exceptional straight line damaskeening and phenomenal oversize friction-set ruby jewels. The movement comes with a beautiful lever escapement and a repeat mechanism which is fully jeweled through the hammers and activated from a gold slide bar. The case is signed "Patek Philippe & Co.," it comes with a beautiful high-grade invisible hinge setup. The back cover of the unused case is engraved with a stylized diamond-shaped monogram. The original rare white dial carries a 32-hour indicator chapter at the 9 o'clock position and a subsidiary seconds dial at 3 o'clock. Breguet moon hands center the very Fine dial which is signed "Patek Philippe & Cie Geneva Switzerland". Arabic chapters are presented along with a black minute track. Ultra-rare! $25,050.00


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