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  • Two Enameled Pendant Watches and Five Lady's Cocktail Watches
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 97

    Two Enameled Pendant Watches and Five Lady's Cocktail W...

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • Three Lady's Cocktail Watches
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 98

    Three Lady's Cocktail Watches

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Collection of Gold and Gold-filled Watch Chains
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 99

    Collection of Gold and Gold-filled Watch Chains

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Collection of Coin Silver Watch Cases and Gold-filled Watches
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 100

    Collection of Coin Silver Watch Cases and Gold-filled W...

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Collection of Wristwatch Movements, Dials, and Bracelets
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 101

    Collection of Wristwatch Movements, Dials, and Bracelet...

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Concord 14kt Gold Tank-style Quartz Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 102

    Concord 14kt Gold Tank-style Quartz Wristwatch

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Gruen 14kt Gold "Precision" Manual-wind Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 103A

    Gruen 14kt Gold "Precision" Manual-wind Wristwatch

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Gubelin 18kt Gold Automatic Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 104

    Gubelin 18kt Gold Automatic Wristwatch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Cartier Stainless Steel "Solo Tank" Reference 3169 Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 104A

    Cartier Stainless Steel "Solo Tank" Reference 3169 Wris...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Cartier Two-tone "Panthere" 1120 Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 105

    Cartier Two-tone "Panthere" 1120 Wristwatch

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Rolex 18kt Gold and Diamond Day-Date Reference 18078 Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 106

    Rolex 18kt Gold and Diamond Day-Date Reference 18078 Wr...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Longines Stainless Steel 13ZN Chronograph Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 107

    Longines Stainless Steel 13ZN Chronograph Wristwatch

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Pulsar 18kt Gold "Time Computer" Wristwatch with Box and Papers
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 108

    Pulsar 18kt Gold "Time Computer" Wristwatch with Box an...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Omega Seamaster and Two Other Wristwatches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 109

    Omega Seamaster and Two Other Wristwatches

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Ten Vintage Wristwatches
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 110

    Ten Vintage Wristwatches

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Le Jour Stainless Steel Manual-wind Dive Watch
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 111

    Le Jour Stainless Steel Manual-wind Dive Watch

    Est.
    $200 - $250
  • Cartier Stainless Steel Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 112

    Cartier Stainless Steel Wristwatch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Unusual Set of a LeCoultre Wrist Alarm and Pocket Alarm Watch
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 113

    Unusual Set of a LeCoultre Wrist Alarm and Pocket Alarm...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Cartier Stainless Steel Men's Reference 2302 Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 114

    Cartier Stainless Steel Men's Reference 2302 Wristwatch...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Rolex Stainless Steel Reference 6426 Wristwatch and Register Guarantee
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 115

    Rolex Stainless Steel Reference 6426 Wristwatch and Reg...

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
  • 18kt Gold Patek Philippe & Co. Reference 425 Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 116

    18kt Gold Patek Philippe & Co. Reference 425 Wristwatch...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • 18kt Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ultra-thin Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 117

    18kt Gold Patek Philippe Calatrava Ultra-thin Wristwatc...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Bulgari "Diagono" AL 38 TA Lady's Aluminum Automatic Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 118

    Bulgari "Diagono" AL 38 TA Lady's Aluminum Automatic Wr...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Bulgari "Diagono" AL 38 TA Man's Aluminum Automatic Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 119

    Bulgari "Diagono" AL 38 TA Man's Aluminum Automatic Wri...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Chronographe Suisse Oversized 18kt Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 120

    Chronographe Suisse Oversized 18kt Gold Chronograph Wri...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Rare Rolex Stainless Steel Reference 8171 "Padellone" Triple Calendar Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $100,000 - $150,000
    Lot 121

    Rare Rolex Stainless Steel Reference 8171 "Padellone" T...

    Est.
    $100,000 - $150,000
  • Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 122

    Omega Seamaster De Ville Automatic Wristwatch

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Sterling Silver Corum for Tiffany & Co. Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 123

    Sterling Silver Corum for Tiffany & Co. Wristwatch

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Rolex Two-tone Datejust Reference 16013
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 124

    Rolex Two-tone Datejust Reference 16013

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Universal Geneve 18kt Gold and Diamond Quartz Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 125

    Universal Geneve 18kt Gold and Diamond Quartz Wristwatc...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Two 14kt Gold Mickey Mouse Wristwatches
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 126

    Two 14kt Gold Mickey Mouse Wristwatches

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Two Wristwatches and a Pocket Watch
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 127

    Two Wristwatches and a Pocket Watch

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • Wittnauer Super Compressor Reference 8007 Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 127A

    Wittnauer Super Compressor Reference 8007 Wristwatch

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Five Wristwatches
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 128

    Five Wristwatches

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Vacheron Constantin 14kt Gold Tank Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 129

    Vacheron Constantin 14kt Gold Tank Wristwatch

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Drive De Cartier Stainless Steel Wristwatch Full Set
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 130

    Drive De Cartier Stainless Steel Wristwatch Full Set

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Electra Stainless Steel "Big Boy" Chronograph Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 131

    Electra Stainless Steel "Big Boy" Chronograph Wristwatc...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Audemars Piguet 18kt Gold "Royal Oak" Quartz Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 132

    Audemars Piguet 18kt Gold "Royal Oak" Quartz Wristwatch...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Wakmann Triple Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 133

    Wakmann Triple Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Two Stainless Steel Seiko Wristwatches with Boxes
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 134

    Two Stainless Steel Seiko Wristwatches with Boxes

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Five Vintage Wristwatches
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 135

    Five Vintage Wristwatches

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Concord 14kt Gold Mid-size Tank Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 136

    Concord 14kt Gold Mid-size Tank Wristwatch

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Tudor Heritage Black Bay Dark Reference 79230 Wristwatch Full Kit
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 137

    Tudor Heritage Black Bay Dark Reference 79230 Wristwatc...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Gallet & Co. Stainless Steel MultiChron Regulator Wristwatch
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 138

    Gallet & Co. Stainless Steel MultiChron Regulator Wrist...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Bulova "Space View" Accutron and Seven Other Contemporary Wristwatches
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 139

    Bulova "Space View" Accutron and Seven Other Contempora...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Rare Patek Philippe "Double Signed" 18kt Gold Automatic Wristwatch Reference 2526
    Estimate
    $20,000 - $30,000
    Lot 140

    Rare Patek Philippe "Double Signed" 18kt Gold Automatic...

    Est.
    $20,000 - $30,000
  • Ebel "Sportwave" Wristwatch with Papers
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 141

    Ebel "Sportwave" Wristwatch with Papers

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Bulova Type A-II Pilot's Watch and a Black Dial Tissot
    Estimate
    $200 - $250
    Lot 142

    Bulova Type A-II Pilot's Watch and a Black Dial Tissot

    Est.
    $200 - $250

Auction Description

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments by Bonhams Skinner
Our October sale comprises a range of horological curiosities and rare timepieces. We have a stainless steel Rolex 8171 or “Padellone” Triple Calendar Wristwatch, a Tornek Rayville TR-900 Dive Wristwatch, and a pristine example of a double signed Patek Philippe 18kt Gold Automatic Wristwatch Reference 2526, retailed by Gublin. Also on offer are some strong examples from the golden age of American watchmaking by houses such as Waltham, Hamilton, and Elgin. We will be offering an early example of a figure-eight timepiece from Aaron Willard Jr., a form that was possibly the predecessor of the E. Howard figure-eight wall regulators; a Thomas Parker, Philadelphia, bracket clock with a pinwheel escapement; and a Robert Ward musical bracket clock with eight bells and sixteen hammers in its original chinoiserie-decorated case. We also have a small collection of eight-day wooden-works Connecticut shelf clocks. Scientific instruments include a 19th century floor standing vacuum pump with a Boston provenance, an 18th century Lebbeus Dod Brass Protractor and Parallel Rule from Mendham, New Jersey; the second part of two private surveying collections, and an array of navigational, medical, and musical box instruments. Read more
Bonhams Skinner
Marlborough, MA 01752
United States

bidsquare@bonhamsskinner.com

Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

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$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014