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Manufacturer:
Omega
Year:1947
Model Name:"Tourbillon 30 I"
Material:Stainless steel
Calibre:Manual, cal 30 I, 19 jewels
Bracelet/Strap:Leather
Clasp/Buckle:Stainless steel Omega pin buckle
Dimensions:37.5mm. Diameter
Signed:Dial and buckle signed
Accessories:Accompanied by Omega Extract of the Archives confrming production of the present watch in 1947 and that this watch is the only known period-completed Tourbillon 30 I wristwatch-cased Omega in existence. Catalogue Essay
Behind the apparent simplicity of its large diameter, stainless steel case and elegant two tone dial, resides the horological equivalent of a Formula 1 racecar.
Since the 1980s, the tourbillon has joined the elite circle of complications to be set within a wristwatch, displaying the maker’s expertise in miniaturizing this system invented in 1801. Prior to that period, tourbillon escapements were quasi exclusively reserved to pocket watches.
The present timepiece, featuring a tourbillon escapement with Guillaume balance, sheds a new light on the history of this complication in wristwatch form as it is most certainly the first prototype of a series of Omega wristwatch tourbillons from the late 1940 that unfortunately never saw the light of day.
In 1947, Omega created twelve Calibre 30 I tourbillon movements of only 30mm in diameter to run in the “wristwatch” category of the Geneva, Neuchatel and Kew-Teddington Observatory trials. In these movements, the tourbillons had a rotation rate of 7.5 minutes as opposed to the more habitual 60 seconds.
In these trials, manufacturers would submit one or several specially prepared movements for competition. Interestingly, these watches were never meant for sale, the purpose of these trials being not only competition but also a testing ground for research on chronometry and of course a marketing and communication tool for the manufacturer in selling their “regular production” watches.
Prior to being allowed to compete, entrants were tested, and those meeting the rigorous standards were eligible for actual competition. The watches were tested in 5 positions and 3 temperatures (4°C, 20°C and 30°C) for a period of 40 to 44 days. Each movement was graded on a performance scale and awarded a certificate with the final score and rating.
It is important to note that these movements did not have a particularly fine aesthetic finish but were technically the best of the best: the surfaces of pinions and wheels were highly polished with exceptionally even tolerances, springs were pre-tested and hand chosen and the dimensions of shafts and bearings perfectly executed.
To make an easy comparison, these competitions were to watch brands what Formula 1 racing is to car manufactures: a laboratory and a perfect display of their knowhow and mastery.
Omega’s twelve Calibre 30 I participated in several trials between 1947 and 1952 and, in 1950, even achieved the highest result that had been obtained up until then within the wristwatch category in Geneva.
In 1987, seven of these twelve movements were discovered by Omega and entirely rebuilt, they were then cased in gold and silver livery and offered to a select group of collectors.
However, whereas it was always believed that these movements had only been created to participate in Observatory trials, illustrations and information contained in letters preserved at the Omega Museum showcase plans for a 30mm tourbillon movement to be housed in a wristwatch, at least one such movement was created thus increasing the total count of cal. 30 I to thirteen.
In a letter dated 1947 and preserved in the Omega Museum, Mr. Marcel Vuilleumier, head of the Watchmaking School of the Vallée de Joux, dreading the arrival of American and British timepieces, underlines the necessity of the Swiss watchmaking industry to concentrate on precision timepieces and suggests creating a tourbillon wristwatch. Recently, an original drawing from the year 1947 of the design of a tourbillon wristwatch prototype case was discovered that further illustrates the proceedings towards the integration of the Calibre 30 I tourbillon movement into a production wristwatch.
The present watch is proof that this project was advanced far enough to produce at least one pre-series model with the 30mm. tourbillon making it superbly and historically relevant.
The present watch, in superb condition, is not only magnificently attractive but has immense significance in horological history, making it most probably the very first tourbillon wristwatch that was supposed to be produced in series.
We sincerely thank Petros Protopapas of Omega and the Omega Museum for their invaluable research on the present lot.Maker Bio
Omega
Swiss • 1848
Omega's rich history begins with its founder, Louis Brandt, who established the firm in 1848 in La Chaux de Fonds. In 1903, the company changed its name to Omega, becoming the only watch brand in history to have been named after one its own movements. A full-fledged manufacturer of highly accurate, affordable and reliable watches, its sterling reputation enabled them to be chosen as the first watch company to time the Olympic Games beginning in 1932. Its continued focus on precision and reliability ultimately led their Speedmaster chronograph wristwatch to be chosen by NASA in 1965 — the first watch worn on the moon.
Key models sought-after by collectors include their first, oversized water-resistant chronograph — the reference 2077, early Speedmaster models such as the CK 2915 and 2998, military-issued versions of the Seamaster and oversized chronometer models such as those fitted with their prestigious caliber 30T2Rg.
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A historically important and unique stainless steel prototype tourbillon wristwatch
1947
37.5mm. Diameter
Dial and buckle signed
Estimate
CHF100,000 - 200,000
€86,300-173,000
$103,000-207,000
sold for CHF1,428,500
Alexandre Ghotbi
+41 22 317 81 89
aghotbi@phillips.com
The Geneva Watch Auction: SIX
Geneva Auctions 11 - 12 November 2017
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Rolex
Ref. 16528
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103
Rolex
Ref. 116598 SACO
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104
Rolex
Ref. 18038
Model: Day-Date
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105
Piaget
Ref. 9850 D 72
Model: "Esclave"
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106
Rolex
Ref. 18208
Model: Day-Date
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108
Urban Jürgensen
Model: "Reference 3"
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111
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 5402ST
Model: Royal Oak "A Series"
A very rare and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with date, bracelet and service papersEstimate CHF15,000 - 25,000
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112
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 5273
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113
Patek Philippe
Ref. 503
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114
Patek Philippe
Ref. 1463
Model: "Tasti Tondi"
A very rare and attractive and historically important yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with two-tone dial and tachymeter scale, retailed by Beyer-ZürichEstimate CHF80,000 - 140,000
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115
Patek Philippe
Ref. 1518
A very rare, attractive and well preserved yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moonphasesEstimate CHF300,000 - 600,000
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116
Patek Philippe
Ref. 3800
Model: Nautilus
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117
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2434
A fine and attractive yellow gold rectangular wristwatchEstimate CHF6,000 - 9,000
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118
Patek Philippe
Ref. 130
A fine and rare yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with champagne dial and tachymeter scaleEstimate CHF20,000 - 40,000
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120
Patek Philippe
Ref. 1526
An extremely well preserved, attractive and very rare pink gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with moonphasesEstimate CHF200,000 - 400,000
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121
Patek Philippe
Ref. 130
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with Gay Frères bamboo style braceletEstimate CHF90,000 - 140,000
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122
Rolex
Ref. 2811
An fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with salmon coloured dial and stainless steel braceletEstimate CHF25,000 - 35,000
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123
Zenith
Model: "Cairelli CP-2"
A very rare, oversized and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with matte black dial, rotating bezel, luminous Arabic hour markers, made for A. Cairelli RomaEstimate CHF10,000 - 15,000
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124
Zenith
Ref. 01.0040.418
Model: Sub Sea "Espada"
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125
Blancpain
Model: Fifty Fathoms "Barracuda"
A rare and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with revolving bezel, made for the Polish MilitaryEstimate CHF10,000 - 15,000
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126
Omega
Ref. 2998-4
Model: Speedmaster "FAP"
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128
Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 4178
Model: "Indian Summer"
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129
Rolex
Ref. 1803
Model: "Stella" Day-Date
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130
Rolex
Ref. 1601
Model: Datejust
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131
Rolex
Ref. 1655
Model: Explorer II - Freccione
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132
Rolex
Ref. 6238
Model: "Pre-Daytona"
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133
Rolex
Ref. 1665
Model: Sea-Dweller "Double Red"
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134
Rolex
Ref. 6239
Model: Cosmograph Daytona
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136
Rolex
Ref. 6265, inside case back stamped with serial number 3'950'911 and 539 on outside case back
Model: Oyster Cosmograph "Fuerza Aérea del Perú"
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137
Rolex
Ref. 6241
Model: Cosmograph Daytona "Paul Newman"
A highly attractive, beautifully preserved and rare 14K yellow gold chronograph wristwatchEstimate CHF180,000 - 250,000
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138
Rolex
Ref. 6062, 6063 also stamped inside the case back and then struck through by Rolex
An exceptionally fine, rare and important pink gold triple calendar wristwatch with moonphases and two-tone dialEstimate CHF400,000 - 800,000
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139
Tudor
Ref. 7031/0, inside caseback stamped II.70
Model: "Home Plate"
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and fitted presentation boxEstimate CHF15,000 - 25,000
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140
Tudor
Ref. 7016/0 inside caseback stamped with repeated serial number 827'982
Model: "Snowflake"
A fine and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with centre secondsEstimate CHF4,000 - 6,000
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142
Rolex
Ref. 16753 inside case back stamped 16750
Model: GMT-Master "Root Beer"
A very rare and attractive stainless steel and yellow gold dual time wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and yellow gold and stainless steel bracelet made for the UAE Ministry of DefenseEstimate CHF50,000 - 100,000
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143
Rolex
Ref. 18038
Model: Day-Date "Stella"
A rare and attractive yellow gold calendar wristwatch with centre seconds, green lacquer dial and braceletEstimate CHF20,000 - 30,000
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144
Rolex
Ref. 6239
Model: "Floating Daytona"
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145
Rolex
Ref. 19168 BRIL
Model: Day-Date Oyster Quartz "Octopussy"
An extremely rare and flamboyant yellow gold and diamond-set calendar wristwatch with centre seconds, diamond-set "Octopussy" bracelet and wood dialEstimate CHF60,000 - 120,000
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150
Rolex
Ref. 16568
Model: Cosmograph Daytona
A rare and attractive yellow gold and diamond-set chronograph wristwatch with braceletEstimate CHF80,000 - 120,000
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154
Rolex
Ref. 1665 inside case back stamped 5'216'985
Model: "Double Red" Sea-Dweller
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157
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 116.032
Model: Lange 1 Time Zone
A very attractive pink gold dual time wristwatch with oversized date, power reserve and double day/night indicatorEstimate CHF15,000 - 25,000
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159
F.P. Journe
Model: Chronomètre A Resonance
A fine and rare platinum dual time wristwatch with double escapement, with certificate of authenticity and boxEstimate CHF25,000 - 50,000
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160
Urwerk
Ref. UR-202
An impressive, large and unique black platinum wristwatch with three-dimensional satellite hour display, telescopic minute hand, twin turbin winding system, moon phases, day and night indicator, guarantee and fitted presentation boxEstimate CHF50,000 - 70,000
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161
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 704.025
Model: Lange 1 Tourbillon
A fine and rare platinum limited edition tourbillon wristwatch with custom blued hands, date, power reserve, custom blued steel hands, guarantee and fitted presentation boxEstimate CHF60,000 - 100,000
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162
Cartier
Model: "Tonneau"
A fine and attractive tonneau-shaped white gold and diamond-set wristwatchEstimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
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163
Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 43031/3
A fine and ultra thin yellow gold and diamond-set perpetual calendar bracelet watch with leap year indicator and moonphasesEstimate CHF8,000 - 12,000
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164
Rolex
Ref. 116'528
Model: Cosmograph Daytona
A rare yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and guarantee, formerly in the collection of Eric Clapton, CBEEstimate CHF25,000 - 50,000
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165
Patek Philippe
Ref. 3970
An extremely fine and highly rare pink gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moonphases, silvered tachymeter dial, Breguet numeral at 12 o'clock, original certificate, additional case back and fitted presentation box, formerly in the collection of Eric Clapton, CBEEstimate CHF160,000 - 260,000
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168
Rolex
Ref. 116'589
Model: Cosmograph Daytona
A fine, rare and attractive white gold and diamond-set chronograph wristwatch with black dialEstimate CHF25,000 - 45,000
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169
Rolex
Ref. 1802, repeated inside the caseback
Model: Day-Date "Ardesia Ghost"
A fine and very rare yellow gold calendar wristwatch with hazelnut color dial and braceletEstimate CHF10,000 - 15,000
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172
Rolex
Ref. 1675 inside caseback stamped IV.65
Model: GMT-Master
A very rare and highly attractive stainless steel dual time wristwatch with black lacquer dial, bracelet, guarantee and fitted presentation boxEstimate CHF14,000 - 18,000
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173
Rolex
Ref. 6238
Model: "Pre-Daytona"
A rare, attractive and very well preserved yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with silvered dial and braceletEstimate CHF60,000 - 90,000
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174
Rolex
Ref. 1675
Model: GMT-Master "Concorde"
An early, rare and attractive yellow gold dual time wristwatch with date, bracelet with punched papers and boxEstimate CHF50,000 - 100,000
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176
Rolex
Ref. 4325
Model: Chronomètre "Metropolitan"
A rare and very well preserved yellow gold wristwatch with champagne dial and bracelet, retailed by Ronchi MilanoEstimate CHF8,000 - 12,000
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177
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Ref. 2609
Model: System-G.
An extremely rare left-handed 14K pink gold chronograph wristwatch with "sandwich" dialEstimate CHF4,000 - 6,000
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178
Longines
Ref. 5638
A fine and well preserved stainless steel wristwatch with centre seconds and boxEstimate CHF4,000 - 6,000
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179
Omega
Ref. CK 2078
A rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black multi-scale dial and angled lugsEstimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
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180
Omega
Ref. PA14.319
Model: "Spider Lugs"
A very rare and unusual platinum wristwatch with "spider" lugs, salmon guilloché dial and diamond hour markersEstimate CHF20,000 - 30,000
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181
Omega
Ref. OT.14.166
A very rare and attractive pink gold wristwatch with ruby-set hour markers, presumably made for the Crown Prince of EthiopiaEstimate CHF30,000 - 60,000
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182
Omega
Model: "Tourbillon 30 I"
A historically important and unique stainless steel prototype tourbillon wristwatchEstimate CHF100,000 - 200,000
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183
Audemars Piguet
Ref. 5543BA
Model: "Grande Complication"
A very rare and attractive yellow gold open face minute repeating perpetual calendar watch with split-seconds chronograph with 30 minute register and moon phasesEstimate CHF60,000 - 90,000
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184
Patek Philippe
Ref. 533
A very attractive and rare yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with pulsation scale and boxEstimate CHF40,000 - 80,000
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185
Patek Philippe
Ref. 1463
Model: "Tasti Tondi"
A fine, rare and attractive pink gold chronograph wristwatch with tachymeter scaleEstimate CHF200,000 - 300,000
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187
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2499
An extremely rare, attractive and exceptionally well preserved pink gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moonphasesEstimate CHF1,500,000 - 3,000,000
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188
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2585
An extremely rare and highly attractive stainless steel self-winding wristwatchEstimate CHF50,000 - 100,000
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189
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2438/1
A very fine and extremely rare yellow gold perpetual calendar wristwatch with centre seconds, moon phases and screw-down casebackEstimate CHF250,000 - 350,000
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192
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2545
Model: "Calatrava"
A rare and exceptionally well-preserved pink gold wristwatch with original certificate and fitted presentation boxEstimate CHF8,000 - 12,000
Sold for CHF10,625
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193
Patek Philippe
Ref. 96
Model: "Calatrava"
A fine and rare yellow gold wristwatchEstimate CHF4,000 - 7,000
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194
Patek Philippe
Ref. 3970E
A fine and rare yellow gold perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moonphasesEstimate CHF50,000 - 70,000
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195
Rolex
Ref. 6239 inside case back stamped 6238
Model: Cosmograph "Double Swiss Underline"
A highly rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with "Double Swiss Underline" dial, bracelet and fitted presentation boxEstimate CHF50,000 - 100,000
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196
Rolex
Ref. 1019
Model: Milgauss "Black Swan"
An extremely rare and very attractive stainless steel anti-magnetic wristwatch with center seconds and black dialEstimate CHF70,000 - 100,000
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197
Rolex
Ref. 6263 inside caseback stamped 6262
Model: Oyster Cosmograph "Paul Newman Panda"
A fine, extremely rare and very attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with Mark 1.5 dial, brown "tropical"outer minute track, bracelet and boxEstimate CHF300,000 - 600,000
Sold for CHF408,500
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198
Rolex
Ref. 1655
Model: Explorer II "Freccione"
A fine and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24 hour indication, bracelet and service papersEstimate CHF10,000 - 15,000
Sold for CHF21,250
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199
Rolex
Ref. 1019
Model: Milgauss
An attractive and rare stainless steel anti-magnetic wristwatch with centre seconds and silver dial with guarantee and boxEstimate CHF15,000 - 25,000
Sold for CHF28,750
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200
Rolex
Ref. 6263 inside case back stamped 6262
Model: Oyster Cosmograph "Pearl Harbour Lycia Naff"
A highly attractive and very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with silvered dial, oversized "aubergine" coloured "Big Eye" registers and braceletEstimate CHF80,000 - 120,000
Sold for CHF187,500
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202
Omega
Ref. ST 145.022-69
Model: Speedmaster Professional
A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, guarantee and fitted presentation boxEstimate CHF6,000 - 8,000
Sold for CHF10,000
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203
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Ref. E859
Model: Memovox Polaris
A fine and very rare stainless steel divers' wristwatch with centre seconds, date and alarm and brown "tropical" dialEstimate CHF15,000 - 25,000
Sold for CHF18,750
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206
Rolex
Ref. 16800
Model: Submariner
A fine and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with centre seconds, date and braceletEstimate CHF4,000 - 6,000
Sold for CHF6,875
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207
Tudor
Ref. 7021/0
Model: "Snowflake"
A very attractive and rare stainless steel divers' wristwatch with bracelet and a letter from the owner relating its diving historyEstimate CHF7,000 - 10,000
Sold for CHF12,500
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209
This lot is no longer available.
211
IWC
Ref. 666 AD
Model: Ingenieur
A rare and highly attractive stainless steel anti-magnetic wristwatch with center seconds, date, black lacquer dial and braceletEstimate CHF6,000 - 12,000
Sold for CHF6,875
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212
IWC
Ref. 325
Model: Portugieser the "Missing Link"
A rare and oversized stainless steel wristwatch with silver dial, Arabic numerals and Louis XV handsEstimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
Sold for CHF20,000
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213
IWC
Model: Mark IX
A large, attractive and rare stainless steel aviator wristwatchEstimate CHF20,000 - 30,000
Sold for CHF25,000
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214
IWC
Ref. 325
Model: Portugieser
A rare and oversized stainless steel wristwatch with luminous Arabic numerals and handsEstimate CHF30,000 - 60,000
Sold for CHF52,500
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215
Patek Philippe
Ref. 1503/2
A rare and very attractive stainless steel and 18K gold wristwatch with two-tone silver dialEstimate CHF18,000 - 28,000
Sold for CHF45,000
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216
Patek Philippe
Ref. 565
A highly rare and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with Breguet numerals and bracelet, retailed by FrecceroEstimate CHF40,000 - 80,000
Sold for CHF56,250
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217
Patek Philippe
Ref. 1436
An extremely fine and rare yellow gold split seconds chronograph wristwatchEstimate CHF150,000 - 300,000
Sold for CHF432,500
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218
Patek Philippe
Ref. 530
An extremely rare, important, attractive and large stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with tachometer scale and applied Arabic numeralsEstimate CHF350,000 - 700,000
Sold for CHF624,500
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219
Patek Philippe
Ref. 3418
An elegant and timeless stainless steel anti-magnetic "convertible" wristwatch with engraved baton indexesEstimate CHF8,000 - 12,000
Sold for CHF11,875
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220
Rolex
Ref. 1490
Model: Prince "Brancard"
A fine and rare stainless steel rectangular wristwatch with black lacquer dial, luminous hour markers and handsEstimate CHF10,000 - 15,000
Sold for CHF15,000
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221
Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 4126
Model: "Teardrop lugs"
A stainless steel wristwatch with teardrop lugs, two tone dial and applied Roman numeralsEstimate CHF4,000 - 6,000
Sold for CHF6,875
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222
Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 6034
A fine and rare large pink gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and fitted boxEstimate CHF7,000 - 10,000
Sold for CHF13,750
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223
Vacheron Constantin
Ref. 4178
A rare and attractive pink gold chronograph wristwatch with two-tone salmon dial with pulsation scale and braceletEstimate CHF30,000 - 50,000
Sold for CHF87,500
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224
Patek Philippe
Ref. 1491
Model: "Riccio" or "Fernandel"
A fine and rare yellow gold wristwatch with center seconds, scroll lugs and fitted presentation boxEstimate CHF10,000 - 15,000
Sold for CHF13,750
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225
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2552
Model: "Disco Volante"
An attractive and rare self-winding yellow gold wristwatch with bracelet, retailed by Tiffany & Co.Estimate CHF15,000 - 25,000
Sold for CHF36,250
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226
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2481
A fine and rare pink gold wristwatch with centre seconds, elongated lugs and Gay Frères braceletEstimate CHF20,000 - 30,000
Sold for CHF41,250
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227
Patek Philippe
Ref. 591
Model: "Fagiolino"
A rare and attractive pink gold chronograph wristwatch with pink dial and pulsation scale, retailed by Waser WaldEstimate CHF50,000 - 100,000
Sold for CHF100,000
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228
Patek Philippe
A very fine and attractive yellow gold minute repeating open face pocketwatch with fitted box and papers
Estimate CHF20,000 - 30,000
Sold for CHF47,500
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230
Patek Philippe
Ref. 5020
Model: "TV Screen"
An impressive and most probably unique cushion shaped platinum perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases, black dial and Breguet numeralsEstimate CHF300,000 - 600,000
Sold for CHF492,500
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233
Rolex
Ref. 116589
Model: Cosmograph Daytona
A highly rare and attractive white gold and sapphire-set chronograph wristwatch with sodalite dialEstimate CHF40,000 - 70,000
Sold for CHF87,500
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234
Laurent Ferrier
Model: Galet Secret "Demon Seated" by Vrubel
An exceptional and unique pink gold tourbillon wristwatch with a hidden polychrome enamel dialEstimate CHF80,000 - 120,000
Sold for CHF100,000
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235
A. Lange & Söhne
Ref. 730.025F
Model: 1815 Tourbillon
An attractive and fine limited edition platinum tourbillon wristwatchEstimate CHF80,000 - 120,000
Sold for CHF125,000
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236
Breitling
Ref. 769
Model: Chronomat
A rare and exceptionally well-preserved stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with two-tone dial and instruction manualEstimate CHF4,000 - 6,000
Sold for CHF10,625
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237
Mulco
Ref. 289 - 100
An attractive chrome-plated chronograph wristwatch with date and moonphasesEstimate CHF2,000 - 4,000 •
Sold for CHF5,250
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238
Bovet
Ref. 5347
A rare and large stainless steel mono-rattrapante chronograph wristwatchEstimate CHF3,000 - 5,000
Sold for CHF15,000
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239
Longines
Ref. 5681
Model: Chronostop
A very rare and attractive stainless steel single-button fly-back chronograph wristwatch with black glossy dialEstimate CHF15,000 - 25,000
Sold for CHF15,000
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240
Omega
Ref. CK 988
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black retailed by Rud. Niklaus BernEstimate CHF20,000 - 30,000
Sold for CHF27,500
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241
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242
Meylan
Model: Type A-7
An oversized, rare and historically important asymmetrical chrome plated pilots' chronograph wristwatch with black dial, single button pusher and military markings, made for the US ArmyEstimate CHF20,000 - 40,000
Sold for CHF25,000
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244
Rolex
Ref. 6150
Model: Explorer
An attractive and historically important wristwatch with centre, seconds, black lacquer "explorer" dial and bracelet, worn on the 1955 Kanchenjunga Expedition by George BandEstimate CHF50,000 - 80,000
Sold for CHF200,000
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245
Rolex
Ref. 1016
Model: Explorer
An attractive, rare and historically important stainless steel wristwatch with sweep center seconds, 'explorer' dial and bracelet, belonging to both Dr. Colonel Kenneth Hedges and Allan Gill during the 1968/9 Trans-Artic Expedition and used to guide the team to the North PoleEstimate CHF20,000 - 40,000
Sold for CHF32,500
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247
Rolex
Ref. 6239 inside case back stamped 6242
Model: Cosmograph Daytona
An extremely rare and interesting stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with braceletEstimate CHF20,000 - 30,000
Sold for CHF47,500
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251
Rolex
Ref. 18038
Model: Day-Date
A highly rare, most unusual and attractive yellow gold and ruby-set calendar wristwatch with bracelet, made for the Sultanate of OmanEstimate CHF40,000 - 60,000
Sold for CHF50,000
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252
Rolex
Ref. 18038
Model: Day-Date
A highly rare and attractive yellow gold and emerald-set calendar wristwatch with centre seconds and bracelet, made for the Sultanate of OmanEstimate CHF40,000 - 60,000
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253
Rolex
Ref. 18039
Model: Day-Date
A fine and rare white gold calendar wristwatch with centre seconds and bracelet, made for the Sultanate of OmanEstimate CHF20,000 - 40,000
Sold for CHF35,000
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255
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2597/1
A highly rare and remarkably crisp pink gold dual time wristwatch with additional adjustable jumping hour handEstimate CHF300,000 - 500,000
Sold for CHF540,500
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256
Rolex
Ref. 6265
Model: Cosmograph Daytona
A very rare and attractive yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, guarantee and fitted presentation boxEstimate CHF70,000 - 100,000
Sold for CHF125,000
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257
Patek Philippe
Ref. 2523/1
An extremely rare, important and attractive yellow gold dual crown world time wristwatch with 24 hour indicationEstimate CHF700,000 - 1,400,000
Sold for CHF1,212,500
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