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Lot 201 - Breitling, Emergency II Dual Frequency Transmitter, Ref. E76325, No. 1556xxx, circa 2014. An imposing titanium chronograph with multifunction digital display (chronograph, calendar, timer, 2nd time zone, alarm clock, minute repeater). Graduated compass rose rotating bezel, anthracite dial, exterior minute track, luminous hands and Arabic numerals, applied 3/6/9 numerals. Screw-down caseback, Breitling 76-caliber quartz movement, COSC-certified, equipped with distress transmitter. Rubber strap with titanium folding clasp. Our watch, delivered with a service case, is in very good overall aesthetic condition, as its operation could not be tested (at the very least, plan a battery change and/or an overhaul). The Breitling Emergency is the world's first wristwatch equipped with a genuine dual-frequency distress beacon which, once activated, emits an alert signal to guide rescue operations. A safety and survival instrument for venturing far from the living-room sofa. Diam 51 mm An oversize titanium chronograph, digital multifunction display. Revolving compass rose graduated bezel, anthracite dial, outer-minute track, luminous hands and Arabic numerals, applied numerals 3/6/9. Screwed-back, COSC-certified Breitling Caliber 76 quartz movement, watch equipped with an Emergency transmitter. Rubber bracelet with titanium folding clasp. Our watch is in very fine general aesthetic condition, its operation having not been be tested (plan at least a battery change and/or a service). The Breitling Emergency is the first wristwatch in the world equipped with a true dual-frequency distress system, once activated, will emit an alert signal to guide rescue operations. A safety and survival tool for venturing very far from the living room sofa.

Estim. 5 000 - 8 000 EUR

Lot 205 - Wittnauer, Professional chronograph, 239T, 7004A, circa 1970. A handsome 2-counter steel chronograph, burgundy-colored graduated rotating outer bezel, black dial, outer tachymeter scale, oversized hands and luminous indexes with patina, permanent seconds and 30-minute totalizer. Screw-down caseback, hand-wound mechanical movement, Valjoux calibre 7733. In excellent overall condition and working, but would need a small overhaul to simply reset the chronograph seconds hand at 12 o'clock. Very nice overall patina, giving the watch a true vintage look. Wittnauer was founded in New York in 1885 by Albert Wittnauer, a Swiss national, and his brother-in-law, J. Eugene Robert, who was already importing Swiss watches from major manufacturers in the USA. Longines and Wittnauer were long-standing business partners, with Wittnauer acting as the Swiss brand's American importer for decades. The brand also printed Wittnauer directly on the dials and manufactured its own watches, including the legendary ALL PROOF, which legend has it was thrown from the Empire State Building or even an airplane to prove its durability. Diameter 40 mm A very fine stainless steel 2 counters chronograph, revolving faded graduated bezel, black dial, tachometer scale, oversize luminous hands & indexes, permanent seconds & 30mn register. Screw-back, manual winding movement caliber Valjoux 7733. In overall excellent condition and working but a small overhaul would be necessary to simply reset the chronograph second hand to 12. The dial and hands are in excellent condition with light homogeneous patina. Wittnauer was founded in New York in 1885 by Albert Wittnauer, a Swiss national, and his brother-in-law, J. Eugene Robert, who was already importing Swiss watches from major manufacturers in the United States. Longines and Wittnauer were longtime business partners, with Wittnauer acting as the Swiss brand's U.S. importer for decades. The brand also printed Wittnauer directly on the dials and manufactured its own watches, including the legendary ALL PROOF which according to legend was thrown from the Empire State Building or even from an airplane to prove its resistance.

Estim. 1 500 - 3 000 EUR

Lot 206 - Omega, Speedmaster, Ref. ST 145022, Mvt no. 4558xxxx, circa 1990. A beautiful and legendary chronograph in steel, black tachometric bezel, black dial, external minute track, luminous hands and hour markers, permanent seconds at 9 o'clock, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers. Screw-down caseback, dust cover, calibre 861 hand-wound mechanical movement. In excellent working condition, micro-scratches on case and plexiglass. Very nice eggshell patina on the tritium indexes. Supplied on an anonymous new leather strap. The Speedmaster is probably OMEGA's most emblematic model, notably for equipping the APOLLO space missions. Equipped with the 861 movement and tritium indexes whose patina evolves over time, this reference is an affordable must-have for vintage enthusiasts. Diam 42 mm A very fine and legendary stainless steel chronograph, black tachymeter bezel, black dial, outer minute-track, luminous patinated hands and indexes, permanent seconds at 9, 30mn and 12h registers. Screwed-back, dust cover, mechanical movement with manual winding caliber 861. In excellent general and working condition, micro scratches from use on the box and the plexiglass. Very nice eggshell patina of the tritium indexes. Supplied on a new anonymous leather strap. The Speedmaster model is probably the most emblematic model from OMEGA, particularly recognized for having equipped the APOLLO space missions. This reference, with the 861 movement and tritium indexes whose patina evolves over time, is a real affordable "must have" for vintage fans.

Estim. 3 000 - 4 000 EUR

Lot 208 - Jaeger-Lecoultre, Master Control Ultra Thin Moon Phase, Ref. 176.2.64.S, n° 292xxxx, full-set, circa 2010. A beautiful and elegant ultra-thin automatic watch with large opening in rose gold, smooth bezel, cream dial, external minute track, applied epis markers and rose gold Dauphine hands. Permanent central blued seconds hands, date and moon phases at 6 o'clock. Screw-down transparent caseback, white rhodium-plated mechanical self-winding movement Manufacture Calibre 925, rotor partly in 22-carat gold. Original rose gold buckle. Full-set, accompanied by its original case and documents. The watch is in excellent condition, both aesthetically and mechanically, with superficial surface micro-scratches. The sobriety, elegance and balance of the dial are still the order of the day with this reference powered by an extra-flat movement always synonymous with comfort on the wrist. The Ultra Thin range comprises the Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces with the thinnest movements, here measuring just 9.9 mm with permanent seconds, date and moon-phase functions. Diam 39 mm - B.P. 76.7 g. A very fine and elegant ultra thin automatic pink gold wristwatch, smooth bezel, cream dial, outer minute track, pink gold Dauphine hands and epi indexes. Blued hand permanent central seconds, date & moonphases at 6. Transparent screw-back, white rhodium automatic winding movement caliber 925, partial 22K gold rotor. Original pink gold buckle. Full-set, accompanied by its original box and documents. The present timepiece is preserved in very good overall condition, running, with micro surface scratches from use. The sobriety, elegance and balance of the dial are still in place with this reference powered by an extra-flat movement always synonymous with comfort on the wrist. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Ultra Thin range offer minimal thicknesses movements, here only 9.9 mm with permanent seconds, date and moon phase functions.

Estim. 9 000 - 12 000 EUR

Lot 209 - Chopard, Mille Miglia Split Second, Ref.1261, n° 1237643, limited edition n°12x/250, circa 2010. A massive and rare split-seconds chronograph in yellow gold, tachometric bezel, black dial, external minute track, luminous gold hands and hour markers. Permanent seconds at 9 o'clock, 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers, date on gold ring with hand at 3 o'clock, split-seconds chronograph function. Transparent screw-down caseback, self-winding mechanical movement caliber ETA 7750 (Valjoux). Original gold buckle. Our chronograph is in perfect working order, as is the rare split-seconds function, with the occasional micro-scratch on the case and buckle. The caliber 7750 has gone down in watchmaking history as one of the most widespread and reliable movements. Designed in 1974 with a real focus on efficiency and robustness, thanks to an economy of components (originally only 240), it is often affectionately referred to by watchmakers as the "tractor", like the brand's movements with the crown. Diam 45 mm - B.P. 196 g. A massive and rare yellow gold split-seconds chronograph, tachymeter bezel, black dial, outer minute track, luminous gold hands and applied indexes. Permanent seconds at 9, 30mn and 12h registers, date by hand on gold ring at 3, split-seconds chronograph function. Transparent screw-back, automatic winding movement caliber ETA 7750 (Valjoux). Original gold pin buckle. Our chronograph works perfectly, as does the rare split-seconds function, with micro-scratches from use on the case and buckle. The caliber 7750 has entered the history of watchmaking and is one of the essential movements because it is one of the most widely distributed and reliable. Designed in 1974 with a real objective of efficiency and robustness thanks to an economy of components (only 240 originally), it is often affectionately called by watchmakers the "tractor", like the Rolex's tools movements.

Estim. 4 000 - 8 000 EUR

Lot 210 - Vacheron Constantin, Historique Ultra-fine 1968, Ref. 4303, n° 1214xxx, full-set, original warranty dated October 22, 2011. A beautiful, classic and sober large square watch in rose gold, silver dial, applied radiant hour markers and gold baton hands. Screw-down caseback, white rhodium-plated extra-flat self-winding mechanical movement caliber 1120, gold rotor, hallmark of Geneva, côtes de Genève decoration. Pink gold pin buckle. Complete with case, counter-box, original documents and accessories. In excellent condition, both mechanically and aesthetically, with superficial surface micro-scratches. Vacheron Constantin has chosen to make 2010 a year of homage to its extra-flat timepieces by reissuing in the "Historiques" collection a square-shaped model dating from 1968 and equipped with the famous automatic extra-flat caliber 1120, the same calibers as then, rebuilt for the occasion and now haloed by the hallmark of Geneva. Dim 35 x 35 mm - B.P. 53.3 g. A very fine & classic large oversize square pink gold wristwatch, silver dial, radiant applied indexes and gold bâton hands. Screw-back, white rhodium extra-flat automatic winding movement caliber 1120, gold rotor, Geneva hallmark and côtes de Genève decoration. Original pink gold buckle. Full-set, outer-box, box and documents. The present timepiece is preserved in very good overall condition, showingcasing deep hallmarks. Vacheron Constantin has chosen to make 2010 a year of homage to its ultra-thin timepieces by reissuing in the "Historiques" collection a square-shaped model dating from 1968 and equipped with the famous ultra-thin automatic caliber 1120, the same calibers as at the time, rebuilt for the occasion and now bearing the Geneva hallmark.

Estim. 10 000 - 14 000 EUR

Lot 212 - Cartier, Santos 100 XL, Ref. 2657, no. 9613xxx, circa 2005. An imposing and beautiful large square gold watch, satin-finish case and polished gold screw-down bezel, silver dial, black enameled minute track and radiant Roman numerals, luminous glaive hands, permanent center seconds. Sapphire-set crown, screw-down caseback, self-winding mechanical movement. Original gold folding clasp. Supplied with case. Excellent overall condition, both aesthetically and mechanically, with a few minor surface scratches. In 1904, Louis Cartier created the first wristwatch to meet the needs of aviation pioneer Alberto Santos Dumont, who realized the peril of having to consult his pocket watch and hold the controls with only one hand. Available since 1911, the Santos has been part of the exclusive club of timepieces marketed for more than a century, in numerous variations. Dim 38 x 38 mm - B.P. 196 g. A impressive large yellow gold square wristwatch, gold bezel, silver dial, black enamel radiant Roman numerals, luminous hands, permanent central seconds. Sapphire-set crown, automatic winding movement. Original yellow gold deployant buckle. Fitted with a box, the present timepiece is preserved in very good overall condition, showingcasing deep hallmarks. In 1904, Louis Cartier created the first wristwatch to meet the needs of aviation pioneer Alberto Santos Dumont, who confided the danger of having to consult his pocket watch and thus only hold the controls of his plane with one hand. Declined in the catalog since 1911, the Santos is part of the very exclusive club of timepieces marketed for more than a century, in different versions.

Estim. 9 000 - 11 000 EUR

Lot 218 - Audemars Piguet, Cobra, Ref. 5403BC, n° 614xx, circa 1970. A superb and rare dress watch in white gold, radiant blue dial, diamond hour markers, gold hands, date at 3 o'clock. Screw-down caseback, mechanical self-winding movement, extra-flat for its time, caliber 2121. Superb integrated white gold bracelet with twisted rope decoration, 3-position adjustable buckle. A few minor imperfections on the dial, in excellent overall condition and working order, with hallmarks and numbers still in excellent relief, exceptionally long bracelet. Delivered with a certificate of authenticity. Nicknamed "Cobra" by collectors, this Audemars Piguet Ref. 5403 is the dressed counterpart of the Royal Oak Ref. 5402, both powered by the same caliber 2121. The wide interlaced rope finish is spectacular, with the watch case appearing more integrated than ever with the bracelet. Diam 35 mm - B.P. 147.7x g. - Total length 21.4 cm - Wrist circumference 18.50/19.50 cm A stunning and rare white gold dress wristwatch, blue sunburst dial, diamond-set indexes, white gold hands and date at 3. Screw-back, automatic winding movement caliber extra plat caliber 2121. Integrated long & heavy white gold band with ajustable 3 position buckle. Some small imperfections on the dial, in excellent general and working condition, the hallmarks and numbers having retained excellent relief, exceptionally long bracelet. Delivered with an authenticity certificate from Audemars Piguet. Nicknamed the 'Cobra' by collectors, this Audemars Piguet reference 5403 is the dressier sibling of the Royal Oak Ref. 5402 and is powered by the same movement, Caliber 2121. The wide interlaced rope finish is spectacular, the watch case seems more than ever integrated into the bracelet.

Estim. 18 000 - 22 000 EUR

Lot 219 - Patek Philippe, Golden Ellipse, Ref. 3544-1, no. 2698074, circa 1968. A superb elliptical-shaped evening watch in white gold, diamond-set bezel, exceptional radiant electric blue dial, applied hour-markers and gold baton hands. White rhodium-plated calibre 23-300 mechanical hand-wound movement, Geneva hallmark, Geneva wave decoration. Long original integrated bracelet in white gold with scale pattern and 3-position adjustable buckle. Our working watch is in very good overall condition, with a very fine relief of the Calatrava Cross on the buckle. Its dial, in excellent, flawless condition, is rare and superb in this spectacular electric blue color. The watch made its grand appearance in 1968, and has gone through a multitude of variations and sizes over its more than 50-year life to date. With over 60 references during its history, it is the most enduring Patek Philippe collection after the Calatrava. Its design is inspired by the principle of the ancient "golden ratio", that "divine proportion" (based on the magnitude ratio 1/1.6181) discovered by Greek mathematicians. Dim 33 x 33 mm - B.P. 111 g. - Length 18.5 cm A very fine & rare white gold wristwatch, diamond-set bezel, amazing blue sunburst electric dial, white gold baton hands & applied indexes. Manual winding white rhodium plated movement caliber 23-300, Geneva hallmark. White long gold original integrated band adjustable 3 positions. Our working wristwatch is in a very good general state of conservation, with still a very beautiful relief of the Calatrava Cross on the buckle. Its dial, in excellent condition and without defects, is rare and superb in this spectacular electric blue color. The watch therefore made its grand appearance in 1968, and experienced a multitude of variations and sizes during its more than 50 years of life until today. With more than 60 references during its history, it is the most present collection in time at Patek Philippe after the Calatrava. Its design is inspired by the principle of the ancient "golden ratio", this "divine proportion" (based on the ratio of 1/1.6181) discovered by Greek mathematicians.

Estim. 5 000 - 10 000 EUR

Lot 221 - Patek Philippe, Chronometro Gondolo, n° 254584, Mvt. 151425, circa 1880/1900. A historic gold pocket watch, white enamel dial, black enamel Roman numerals and external minute track, gold hands, permanent seconds at 6 o'clock. The case engraved "Chronometro Gondolo Fabricado expressamente para Gondolo & Labouriau, Rolojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro". Hand-wound mechanical movement developed by Patek Philippe for this market. Our watch, working and with no dial flaws, is a true testament to Patek Philippe's history. Please note some slight dents on the case middle and back of the watch. Gondolo & Labouriau, Patek Philippe's agents in Rio de Janeiro in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, sold some 180 watches under subscription to as many members of their "watch enthusiasts" society in 79 weeks, each paying just $10 per week and a draw for the watch received each weekend. In the end, everyone paid $790 and owned their own Patek Philippe, which developed a special mechanism for the occasion. One of the first watches created by Patek Philippe for the South American continent. The Gondolo collection takes its name from the famous Rio de Janeiro retailer Gondolo & Labouriau, who had a very close and fruitful relationship with Patek Philippe between 1872 and 1927. This privileged relationship led to the creation of timepieces designed exclusively for this Brazilian retailer and christened "Chronometro Gondolo". The collection initially consisted of pocket watches, supplemented in the 1920s by the first wristwatches. At a time when Europe was going through difficult times, marked by the First World War, Gondolo & Labouriau alone sold almost a third of all Patek Philippe watches produced. Sales were so spectacular that in Brazil, the word "Patek" became synonymous with "watch". Instead of buying a watch, people would say "buy a Patek" - even if it wasn't a Patek Philippe timepiece at all (source: https://www.patek.com/fr/entreprise/au-c%C5%93ur-du-temps/le-fabuleux-heritage-de-la-gondolo). Diam 56 mm - B.P. 129.2 g. A fine and rare yellow gold pocket watch, white enamel dial, black enameled minute track and Roman numerals, gold hands, permanent seconds at 6. Cuvette engraved "Chronometro Gondolo Fabricado expressamente para Gondolo & Labouriau, Rolojoeiros, Rio de Janeiro". Manual winding movement developed by Patek Philippe for this market. Our watch, working and without dial defects, is a true testimony to the history of Patek Philippe. Note some slight dents on the case and the back of the watch. Gondolo & Labouriau, the agents of Patek Philippe in Rio de Janeiro at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, sold under subscription some 180 watches to as many members of their company "watch enthusiasts" in 79 weeks, each paying only 10 dollars per week and a draw to award the watch received each weekend. Each, ultimately, will have paid 790 dollars and will own their Patek Philippe, which developed a particular mechanism for the occasion. One of the first watches created by Patek Philippe for the South American continent. The Gondolo collection was named after the famous retailer in Rio de Janeiro, Gondolo & Labouriau, with whom Patek Philippe enjoyed a strong and successful business relationship between 1872 and 1927.This bond resulted in the creation of timepieces - designed exclusively for the Brazilian retailer - named the "Chronometro Gondolo". The collection initially consisted only of pocket watches, before the first wristwatches appeared in the 1920s. At a time when Europe struggled with lean years and faced a World War, it was Gondolo & Labouriau alone who retailed close to a third of the entire production of Patek Philippe watches. Sales were so spectacular that in Brazil, 'Patek' even became a substitute for the noun 'watch'; instead of buying a watch, you bought a Patek - even if it wasn't a Patek Philippe at all. (souce https://www.patek.com/en/company/about-time/the-gondolo-an-extraordinary-heritage).

Estim. 2 800 - 3 500 EUR

Lot 222 - Patek Philippe, n° 80.074, Chronometer, chronograph, minute repeater, made in 1887, sold on July 3, 1890. A rare and exceptional first-class chronometer rose gold savonnette pocket watch accompanied by its bulletin de marche. Enamel dial, radiating Roman numerals, external minute track, second hand at 6 o'clock and blued steel hands. Superb white rhodium-plated movement, chronograph function by push-button and minute repeater by slide. Lid decorated with a knight's helmet held by lions and A. de L. numerals on the back, each applied. In its original wooden case with glass and spare spirals. The dial is flawless, with all the engravings, hallmarks and numerals in superb relief. The movement is in working order, as are the striking mechanism and chronograph. Bulletin de marche de l'Observatoire de Genève, Epreuves de 1ere Classe dated January 26, 1895, régleur M. Beaufrère, fabriquants Messieurs Patek Philippe & Cie, lever escapement, steel and brass balance wheel, bent balance spring, steel. Tested over a period of a month and a half in different positions and under changing temperature conditions (oven, icebox, ambient), our minute repeater chronograph chronometer obtained the Observatory's sesame with minimal deviations in rate. Extract from the archives of November 20, 2020: Pocket watch, caliber 19''', minute repeater, chronograph, anchor escapement. Soap-bowl style, rose gold. Enamel dial, Roman numerals, 1/5-second graduation, black minute numerals. Guilloché back with engraved initials A. de L. and raised armor. Diam 54 mm - B.P. 143.50 g. An extremely fine & rare pink gold hunter-case first class chronometer pocket watch with its original "bulletin de marche". Enamel dial, radiant Roman numerals, outer minute-track, small seconds at 6 & blued steel hands. Very fine white rhodium-plated movement, chronograph function & slide minute repeater. Original wooden box, spare glass & spirals. With its extract from the archives. The dial without defects or imperfections, all engravings, hallmarks and numbers with superb relief. The movement is working, as is the minute repeater and chronograph functions. "Bulletin de marche" of the Geneva Observatory, 1st Class Proofs dated January 26, 1895, adjuster M. Beaufrere, manufacturers Messrs. Patek Philippe & Cie. Tested over a period of a month and a half in different positions and under changing temperature conditions (oven, cooler, ambient), our minute repeater chronograph pocket watch obtained the Observatory pass with minimal deviations. Extract from the Archive (November 20, 2020) : Pocket watch, calibre 19''', minute repeater, chronograph, anchor escapement. Soap-bowl style, rose gold. Enamel dial, Roman numerals, 1/5-second graduation, black minute numerals. Engraved initials A. de L. and armor in relief.

Estim. 20 000 - 30 000 EUR

Lot 223 - Capitaine Vincent compass watch, n° 5198, patented in 1909. Having belonged to Louis Blériot, a family certificate will be provided to the purchaser. An exceptional and historic chronograph-boussole in chromed metal, magnificent enamel dial with complications adorned with a central rosette, multicolored scales, radiating Roman numerals, second hand at 6 o'clock and retrograde 30-minute counter at 12 o'clock (countdown). On the inside edge, hours of the day in Arabic numerals and hours of the night in Roman numerals. Compass system fixed under the glass, longitude reading on external scale. Compass lock with slider at 1 o'clock. Hand-wound mechanical movement. Delivered with a certificate from Louis Blériot, the aviator's grandson, attesting that the watch belonged to his grandfather and remained in the family until its sale in 2015. Slight marks on the dial and repair to the hinge. We enclose some old documents concerning Blériot aircraft: a leaflet and a 1912 catalog "Blériot aéronautique" with the various aircraft and their selling prices, as well as information about the flying school. A beautiful autograph letter signed A Blériot (Alice Védères Blériot, wife of Louis) addressed to Madame Bellonte: "For more than 25 years I have known the anguish that aviation can give to a woman (...) my son was also an aviator and his dream was of the kind that your husband and Costes have just realized (...)". Louis Blériot, French aviation's No. 1 pilot. Born in Cambrai in 1872, Louis Blériot's passion for aerial locomotion dates back to the early 20th century. Already, in 1907, he achieved a real feat for the time, flying at an altitude of 25 meters at a speed of 80 km/h, exclusively in a straight line, with, as was often the case thereafter, a crash landing at the end of the exercise. This feat marked the first of our aviation pioneer's 32 crashes. It was at this point that Louis Blériot decided to enter the Daily Mail competition, which offered £1,000 to the first pilot to cross the English Channel. On July 25, 1909, the "King of the Junkyard" entered the collective memory forever, having been the first to link Calais to Dover, France to England. "England is no longer an island, Blériot has crossed the Channel" or "Blériot has taken a giant step towards the conquest of the air" were the headlines. In addition to the 25,000 gold francs reward, Blériot received national recognition and the promise of a career as a manufacturer that would open up the air all over the world, with immediate fame and orders for the Blériot XI pouring in. By the end of 1913, 800 machines had been assembled. Diam 70 mm An historically important & fine, chrome, compass-chronograph, fabulous multi-scale, multi-color enamel dial decorated in the center, radiant Roman numerals, small seconds at 6 & 30 mn retrograde minute register. Day time hours in Arabic numerals, night time in Roman numerals. Compass system under the glass, longitude reading on outer scale. Manual winding movement. Delivered with a certificate from Louis Blériot, grandson of the aviator, attesting that the watch belonged to his grandfather and that it remained in the family until 2015. Slight marks on the dial and repair to the hinge. We are attaching some original documents concerning Blériot planes: a leaflet and a catalog from 1912 "Blériot aéronautique" with the different planes and their selling prices as well as information on the flying school. A very fine autograph letter signed A. Blériot (Alice Védères Blériot, wife of Louis) addressed to Madame Bellonte "for more than 25 years I have known the anxieties that aviation can give to a woman (...) my son was also an aviator and his dream was the one that your husband and Costes have just realized (...)" (non-stop Paris-New York raid, September 1-2, 1930). Louis Blériot is a pioneer of French aviation who completed the first flight to England in 1909. He holds the first French flight license. Born in Cambrai in 1872, Louis Blériot became passionate about aerial locomotion at the start of the 20th century. Already, in 1907, he achieved a real feat for the time with a flight at an altitude of 25 meters at a speed of 80 km/h, exclusively in a straight line with, as was often the case, a crash landing at the end of the flight. exercise. This feat will mark the first of our aviation pioneer's 32 falls. It was then that Louis Blériot decided to enter the Daily Mail competition, which offered to offer a thousand pounds sterling to the first pilot to cross the Channel. On July 25, 1909, "the king of scrapyards" will forever enter the collective memory after having been the first to connect Calais to Dover, France to England. "England is no

Estim. 5 000 - 10 000 EUR

Lot 224 - Maurice BELLONTE Exceptional set of 3 watches presented to Maurice Bellonte for his achievement on September 1 and 2, 1930: First non-stop East-West crossing of the North Atlantic (Paris - New-York), against the prevailing winds. Exceptional set of 3 watches offered to Maurice Bellonte for his exploit of September 1 and 2, 1930: First East-West crossing, against the prevailing winds, non-stop flight in the North Atlantic (Paris - New York). Vacheron Constantin pour Mauboussin, n° 128032, Mvt. 411114, 1930. An exceptional hexagonal dress code white gold watch made in 2 copies, one for Costes, ours for Bellonte. Silver dial marked “September 1 and 2, 1930”, outer red enameled minute track and Arabic numerals, white gold Breguet hands, engraved bezel “Bellonte” at 6. The case back red and white enameled with the “?”. White rhodium-plated mechanical movement signed Vacheron Constantin, pendant winder. In its red leather case marked with the initials M.B for Maurice Bellonte, and signed inside Mauboussin, 5 rue de Choiseul, Paris. The watch is in very good condition, with some imperfections on the dial, the enamel without defects. A service is required to clean and oil the entire movement. The dominant red color here refers to the color of the plane, the “?” of Costes and Bellonte, also nicknamed “The Red”. Longines, n° 611370, Mvt 3805870, offerte par la ville de Philadelphie à Maurice Bellonte le 9 octobre 1930. An exceptional white gold (14K – 585°/00) museum pocket watch made in 2 copies, one for Costes, ours for Bellonte. Silver dial, external minute track, blue white red enamelled indexes PARIS NEW YORK, stylized blued steel hands. The 2-tone sandblasted gold case-back depicting their plane “le Point d’Interrogation” above the Atlantic Ocean connecting the two continents with the engraved inscription “presented October 9. 1930 by Mayor Harry A. Mackey on behalf of the city of Philadelphia to Maurice Bellonte, first non-stop flight France to United States”. The plane as well as the map positions of Paris and New York decorated with 8/8 diamonds. White rhodium-plated manual winding movement (17.89M), crown at 12. In its original green leather case with gold ornamentation depicting the arms of the city of Philadelphia and the name of the goldsmith and jeweler “S.Kind and Sons, Phila”. Philadelphia Mayor Harry A. Mackey presented this very fine watch to Maurice Bellonte on behalf of the city during the ceremony for their triumphal tour on November 9th, 1930. The watch is in excellent general condition. A service is required to clean and oil the entire movement. Boucheron, n° J205778B (gravé à la main), offerte par la ville de Paris, 1930. A very fine and exceptional white gold dress pocket watch made in 2 copies, one for Costes, ours for Bellonte. Silver metal dial decorated with blue and red enameled circles, PARIS NEW YORK indexes, blued steel fusée hands. Engraving on the edge “City of Paris in Bellonte September 1-2, 1930”. Case back enameled red and blue, question mark applied set with 8/8 diamonds. Very fine unsigned white rhodium-plated mechanical movement, côtes de Genève decoration, pendant winder. In its original leather box signed Boucheron, topped with the coat of arms of the City of Paris. The city of Paris placed an order with Boucheron for this museum dress watch and presented it upon their return during a ceremony. Boucheron uses the question mark, the name given to their plane as well as the codes of aviation with circles and Paris traditional color with blue and red. The watch is in excellent general condition. A service is required to clean and oil the entire movement. A probably unique opportunity to acquire a museum watch bringing together the know-how of Boucheron and one of the major exploits in the international history of aviation. Provenance, Tessier & Sarrou auction, Bellonte estate, Drouot (December 1, 2016).

Estim. 100 000 - 200 000 EUR
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