AUCTION : 0424

Wrist watches

Lot#: 357

DESCRIPTION: Vacheron & Constantin, Geneva, a mid 20th century gold ref. 4560 wrist watch, 17 jewel, manual winding, adjusted, cotes de Geneve decorated rhodium plated cal. P495 movement with lever escapement and micrometric regulator in a round, 18 karat yellow gold case with claw lugs and engraved initials on case back, pyramid and arabic numeral marker silver dial with day and month apertures above the center and date display at the periphery, gold stick hands and blued steel arrow date indicator, serial #463750, 35.5mm, 51.1g TW
CONDITION: CASE: Back with shallow dents and depressions around engraved letters; Dings; Localized case knife marks; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; A more significant scratch on the 11:00 lug; Case back with crudely scratched initials; Acrylic crystal with fine scratches; Plating worn through on crown; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Professionally restored, now showing age; Lacquer with craquelure at edge. HANDS: Dirty. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Minor gouging and a more significant scratch at set lever screw; Minor oxide on regulator; Screw heads with very fine scratches; Specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION: Functions properly; Correctors functional.
ESTIMATE: $8000 - $12000
CIRCA: 1950

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Lot#: 358

DESCRIPTION: Rolex Watch Co., Switzerland, "GMT Master", ref. 16750, 27 jewels, automatic winding, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, rhodium plated caliber 3075 movement with lever escapement, free sprung Micro Stella balance and double roller in a stainless steel case with black bezel, ref. 62510H Jubilee bracelet with 550 ends, matte black dial with luminous markers, and luminous polished steel hands, serial #7163525, 40mm
CONDITION: CASE: Scratches and minor dings; Three small dents near 8:00 lug; Case back with tiny dings and very fine scratches; Acrylic crystal with numerous fine scratches; Bezel with fine scratches; Bracelet with wear and fine scratches. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Dirty, otherwise very good; GMT hand lacking luminous compound. MOVEMENT PLATES: A few very fine scratches on plate; Fine scratches and losses to plating due to contact with rotor; Automatic bridge with a few minor scuffs; Specks of dirt / dust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Date advance and quick set functional
ESTIMATE: $7000 - $9000
CIRCA: 1982

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Lot#: 359

DESCRIPTION: Vacheron & Constantin, Geneva, a ref. 42042 / 423A "Overseas" wrist watch with boxes and papers, 27 jewels, automatic winding with 21 karat rotor weight, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, cotes de Geneve decorated cal. 1311 rhodium plated movement with lever escapement in a stainless steel case with stainless bracelet, baton marker silver guilloche dial with date aperture at 3:00 and luminous baton hands, case serial #759219, movement serial #924600, 37mm, together with it's original inner and outer boxes, original paperwork, and a three page Vacheron Constantin service record dated May 14, 2020
CONDITION: CASE: Very fine scratches and minor dings; Bracelet with fine scratches, scuffs and minor dings. DIAL: Excellent. HANDS: Excellent. MOVEMENT PLATES: Excellent. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Date advance and quick set functional; Serviced by Vacheron Constantin in May of 2020. Boxes and papers very good.
ESTIMATE: $7000 - $9000
CIRCA: early 21st c

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Lot#: 362

DESCRIPTION: Omega Watch Co., Switzerland, a "Speedmaster Professional" wrist chronograph, ref.145.022-69, cal. 861, manual winding, 17 jewel gilt movement with lever escapement and micrometric regulator in a stainless steel case with fixed bezel and pre moon back, black dial with luminous markers, minute and hour registers and constant seconds at 3, 6, and 9:00 respectively, and luminous baton hands, serial #29602982, 42mm, together with a partial ref. 1039 bracelet and two 516 end links
CONDITION: CASE: Dings and fine scratches; Case side with flat at bottom, 9:00; Case side and 4:00 lug with dents; Bezel insert with minor marks and fine scratches; Case back with significant case wrench scratches; Acrylic crystal with very fine scratches. DIAL: Tiny mark on seconds dial, otherwise very good. HANDS: Hour and minute with losses to white paint at center; Luminous compound dark. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on balance cock; Some steel components with a few localized spots/ specks of oxide; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION: Functions properly; Chronograph hand slightly off center when at the zero position.
ESTIMATE: $3000 - $5000

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Lot#: 364

DESCRIPTION: Franck Muller for Gianni Versace, a ref. 4199/11 4N "Master Banker" wrist watch, 21 jewels, automatic winding, cotes de Geneve decorated rhodium plated ETA cal. 2892A2 movement with Muller modifications, lever escapement and platinum rotor in an 18 karat yellow gold oblong case with black alligator strap and gold buckle, roman numeral silver guilloche dial with date aperture at 3:00, two subsidiary dials for different time zones, and blued steel leaf hands, No.41 of an edition of 250, 40mm x 48mm, 127.9g TW
CONDITION: CASE: Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Dings; Ends of both 12:00 lugs with flats; Back with a few fine scratches and dings; Strap good; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: A bit dirty, otherwise very good. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Date advance functional; Alternate time zones setting functional.
ESTIMATE: $2500 - $3500
CIRCA: 2003

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Lot#: 365

DESCRIPTION: LeCoultre, Switzerland, a good mid 20th century gold ref. 2672 jumbo "Memovox World Time" wrist watch, 17 jewel, bumper automatic winding, cotes de Geneve decorated cal. K825 rhodium plated movement with lever escapement and alarm train, in a round, 14 karat yellow gold case with black leather strap, baton marker black dial with engraved rectangular markers at 6 and 9:00, date aperture at 3:00, rotating center with the names of 24 important cities, and luminous dauphine hands, case serial #4626557, movement serial #1751778, 37mm, 52.7g TW
CONDITION: CASE: Very fine scratches on outer surface of case; One slightly more significant short scratch at 10:30; Tiny dings; Acrylic crystal with very fine scratches; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very good. HANDS: Very good. MOVEMENT PLATES: A few minor scratches and marks; Dirty. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Alarm functional; Date advance functional; Low balance amplitude, needs service.
ESTIMATE: $2500 - $3500
CIRCA: 1960

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Lot#: 366

DESCRIPTION: Angelus, Switzerland, a mid 20th century Angelus "Big Eyes" wrist chronograph, 17 jewels, manual winding, rhodium plated movement with lever escapement in a round, 18 karat yellow gold case with stepped lugs and leather strap, arabic numeral, double sunk silver dial with 45 minute register at 3:00, constant seconds at 9:00, and gold leaf hands, serial #61445, 35.5mm
CONDITION: CASE: Bezel with shallow dent; Fine scratches on outer surface of case; Back with fine scratches and shallow dent; Case knife marks; 5:00 lug bent downward; Crown and pushers with wear and losses to gilding; Acrylic crystal; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Minor marks and scratches at edge, 8 - 11:00; Minor corrosion at the edges of some numerals. HANDS: Good. MOVEMENT PLATES: Very fine scratches on plate; Balance cock with fine scratch; Plates with some darkening and discoloration; Some steel components with very fine scratches; Ratchet wheel with very fine scratches and speck of oxide; A few screw heads with marring. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). COMPLICATION: Functions properly.
ESTIMATE: $1700 - $2200
CIRCA: 1945

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Lot#: 369

DESCRIPTION: Angelus, Switzerland, a mid 20th century Angelus "Big Eyes" wrist chronograph, 17 jewels, manual winding, rhodium plated movement with lever escapement in a round stainless steel case with leather strap, arabic numeral, double sunk silver dial with 45 minute register at 3:00, constant seconds at 9:00, and blued steel syringe hands, serial #256507, 35.5mm
CONDITION: CASE: Very fine scratches; Minor dings; Lower outer corner of 7:00 lug with small flat; Back with very fine scratches; Pushers with losses to plating; Acrylic crystal; Strap with wear. DIAL: Minor spotting; Luminous compound darkened. HANDS: A few specks of oxide. MOVEMENT PLATES: Plates with cleanable discoloration; Some steel components with very fine scratches and minor oxide; Foot of chronograph operating lever spring with patch of rust. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks); Low amplitude, needs service. COMPLICATION: Chronograph starts, stops and returns to zero; Occasionally stops when advancing minute counter.
ESTIMATE: $1000 - $1500
CIRCA: 1945

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Lot#: 370

DESCRIPTION: Le Coultre, Switzerland, a man's "Galaxy" wristwatch with mystery dial, 17 jewels, bumper automatic winding, damascened rhodium plated movement with lever escapement, in a 14 karat white gold case with black reptile strap, the silver mystery dial with diamond set baton markers, hour and minute indicators, serial #1325576, 32.5mm, 34.8g TW, together with the original boxes, the outer with textured black surface and with "Record of Achievement" printed in gold, the inner with gilt stamped black morocco exterior, the interior with silk and velvet lining, and also with original tags and LeColtre booklet with guarantee
CONDITION: CASE: Very fine scratches and tiny dings on outer surface of case; 11:00 lug with a more significant scratch; Very fine scratches on case back; Acrylic crystal; Strap with wear; Precious metal content marked. DIAL: Very minor spotting; Center with two very small dings. MOVEMENT PLATES: A few fine scratches on oscillating weight; Very fine scratches on plate; Specks of dirt. MOVEMENT FUNCTION: Running order (winds, sets and ticks). Inner box and papers very good; Outer box with minor wear; Outer box label with folds and minor tears.
ESTIMATE: $1000 - $1500
CIRCA: 1960

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