Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 198
JULES JURGENSEN LARGE MINUTE REPEATING POCKET WATCH YELLOW GOLD Jules Jurgsensen, Copenhagen, made in Switzerland, No. 12362. Made in 1880. Very fine,rare and large minute-repeating 18K yellow gold hunting-cased keyless pocket watch, DETENT ESCAPEMENT with Jurgensen's patented bow hand-setting mechanism.
CHF 5,000 - 7,000
HKD 40,000 - 56,000 / USD 5,200 - 7,300
Sold: CHF 12,500
Four-body, "bassine et filets", engine-turned caseback, hinged gold cuvette. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds. Blued steel spade hands. 20''', rhodium plated, counterpoised straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance with blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-8-01 |
Very good Slightly scratched HANDS Original |