Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 15, 2016
LOT 201
JULES JURGENSEN 5 MINUTE REPEATER POCKET WATCH PINK GOLD Jules Jürgensen, Copenhagen No. 12920/16585/14260, Swiss. Made in 1873. Fine and rare, five-minute repeating, 18K pink gold, keyless pocket watch with Jurgensen's patented bow hand-setting mechanism. Accompanied by the copy of the Jules Jurgensen archive in the amount of CHF 778.80
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 24,000 - 40,000 / USD 3,100 - 5,200
Sold: CHF 5,250
Three-body, "bassine", polished, Jules Jurgensen, hand setting device by means of the folding bow, patented on 15 January 1867, glazed cover for the movement. Enamel with painted Roman indexes, outer minute track. Black steel hands. 20''', nickel plated, calibrated straightline lever escapement, upper pivots of escape wheel and lever fork with gold-jewel chatons, cut bimetallic compensation balance with gold timing screws, blued steel Breguet balance spring with terminal curve, index regulator, repeating on gongs activated by a slide in the band. Movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-71-01 |
Good ENAMEL AND VARIOUS TYPES OF DECORATION Hairlines HANDS Original |